SOURCES OF DATA DURING INVESTIGATION :
AS a nurse in community or in hospital during investigation nurse collect data via --------
1.Collecting subjective data -
(a)Interviewing method
During interview communication is main key factor. Communication is done via two methods verbal communication and non verbal communication.
Verbal communication is two types --
1.Open ended question -For example, How have you been feeling lately?
2 . Close ended question -For example, When did your headache start?
In non verbal communication appearance, facial expressions, attitudes is seen.
2 . Complete health history -
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