The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of this interview is to:
A) review data with the patient.
B) gather subjective data from the patient.
C) gather objective data from the patient.
D) fill out the history form or checklist.

Question

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During the interview, the patient provides his or her opinion (subjective data) on the situation. The history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed, that is not the primary purpose of the interview.

The Respiratory Therapist Is Conducting a Patient Interview