Communication

A nurse is caring for a client who states, “I have to check with my wife and see if she thinks I am ready to be discharged.” The nurse replies, “How do you feel about going home today?” Which clarifying technique is the nurse displaying to enhance communication between the nurse and the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about being discharged home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates use of an effective communication technique? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse recognizes that a helping relationship is established with a client if the communication

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is seated. In order to facilitate effective communication, the nurse should

Which of the following are behaviors of active listening? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client whose partner passed away 4 months ago and who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He is tearful and states, “How could you possibly understand what I am going through?” Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client awaiting transport to the surgical suite for a coronary artery bypass graft. Just as the transport team arrives, the nurse takes the client’s vital signs and notes an elevation in blood pressure and heart rate. The nurse should recognize this response as which part of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following nursing interventions for stress, coping, and adherence to the treatment plan would be appropriate at this time? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided hemiplegia resulting from a cerebrovascular accident. The client works as a carpenter and is now experiencing a situational role change based on physical limitations. The client is the primary wage earner in the family. Which of the following best describes the client’s role problem?

Which of the following approaches should the nurse use when working with a family using an open structure for coping with crisis?

A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following are appropriate when communicating with a client and his family? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who shares the same religious background. The nurse should recognize that

A nurse is caring for a client who is crying while reading from his devotional book. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is a devout Muslim and is 3 days postoperative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is scheduled for two physical therapy sessions today. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally appropriate care to the Muslim client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah’s Witness and is scheduled for surgery as a result of a motor vehicle crash. The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious values and mandates, he cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal lung cancer. The nurse observes the client’s family assisting with all ADLs. Which of the following rationales for self-care should the nurse communicate to the family?

A nurse is caring for a client who has stage 4 lung cancer and is 3 days postoperative following a wedge resection. The client states, “I told myself that I would go through with the surgery and quit smoking, if I could just live long enough to attend my daughter’s wedding.” Based on Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief, which stage is the client experiencing?

A nurse is consoling the partner of a client who just expired after a long battle with liver cancer. The partner is displaying grief and states, “I hate him for leaving me.” Which of the following statements by the nurse successfully facilitate mourning for the grieving partner? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. Death is expected within 24 hr. The client’s family is at the bedside and asks the nurse what are anticipated clinical findings at this time. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is assisting a newly licensed nurse with postmortem care of a client. The family wishes to view the body. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicate an understanding of the procedure? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of severe anxiety?

Which of the following mnemonics is used as a patient-centered bedside report process that is becoming more and more popular?

When caring for patients, the nurse must understand the difference between religion and spirituality. Religious care helps individuals