RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 45 of 2368

A nurse is meeting a client for the first time. How should the nurse address the client?

  1. By first name right away, to build rapport with the client
  2. By a nickname that the client's family commonly uses
  3. By title and last name until the client indicates a preference
  4. By room number, to protect the client's privacy in the unit
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Correct answer: By title and last name until the client indicates a preference

Address the client formally until you know differently, then ask how they wish to be addressed and record it.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Diverse Patients: Culturally Sensitive Care. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026