Which type of interview would the nurse utilize when admitting a client to a clinic?

• A. Directive
• B. Non-directive
• C. Open-ended
• D. Structured

Answer: (A)

When admitting a client to a clinic, the goal is to gather essential facts quickly and completely. A directive interview fits this need because the nurse leads with closed-ended questions to obtain specific information efficiently, ensuring important details like medical history, medications, allergies, and contact information are collected without missing anything. Non-directive and open-ended approaches focus more on the patient’s feelings, concerns, or broader topics, which is valuable for building rapport but not ideal for quickly gathering required admission data. A structured interview uses a fixed set of questions for consistency, but the directive approach is best when speed and completeness are priorities in the admission process.