The nurse says to the client, "Before the healthcare provider comes in to see you, we will need to spend about 30 minutes talking about your current problem and any other health issues that might impact how you are feeling right now." The nurse is participating in which phase of the health assessment interview?

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The nurse is participating in the initial interview phase of the health assessment interview, where they collect detailed information about the client's overall health status and current problem. The pre-interaction phase involves gathering information about the client before meeting them, the focused interview phase involves collecting information about a specific health issue, and closure of the interview involves summarizing the discussion and reviewing important information.

The Nurse Says to the Client, "Before the Healthcare Provider