To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful history assessment interview,the geriatric nurse first:

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To ensure a successful interview,the nurse should explain the reason for the interview to the patient followed by a brief overview of the format to be followed.This helps alleviate anxiety and uncertainty,and the patient can then focus on providing the information.The other options are all important actions during the assessment interview,but they will not diminish anxiety as much as an explanation of the purpose.

To Best Minimize Patient Anxiety and Help Ensure a Successful