RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1588 of 2368

A nurse is planning the order of a health history interview. When is it best to assess the client's self-perception and self-concept?

  1. At the very start of the interview
  2. Before asking about the reason for seeking care
  3. Toward the end of the interview
  4. Only if the client brings it up first
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Correct answer: Toward the end of the interview

By the end of the interview the nurse has collected data that help in understanding the client's self-concept.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Health History: Self-Perception and Self-Concept. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026