A client with a non-life-threatening wound to his hand comes into a very busy and crowded emergency department.What is the best way for the nurse to conduct an interview with this client?

A) Have the client wait until the department quiets down,since the wound is not too serious
B) Conduct the client interview in the waiting room
C) Draw curtains around the client and nurse to provide as much privacy as possible
D) Ensure that the client's back is to the rest of the room so as not to be heard by others

The best way to conduct an interview with a client in a busy and crowded emergency department is to draw curtains around the client and nurse to provide as much privacy as possible. This will allow the nurse to ask sensitive questions and collect important information without being overheard by others in the department. It also helps to maintain the client's dignity and confidentiality. Waiting until the department quiets down or conducting the interview in the waiting room may result in delays in care and compromise the quality of nursing care. Ensuring that the client's back is to the rest of the room is not sufficient to ensure privacy and confidentiality.