A nurse enters a patient's room and examines the patient's IV fluids and cardiac monitor. The
During rounds, a charge nurse hears the patient care technician yelling loudly to a patient regarding a transfer from the bed to chair. When entering the room, what is the nurse's best response? A) "You need to speak to the patient quietly. You are disturbing the patient." B) "Let me help you with your transfer technique." C) "When you are finished, be sure to apologize for your rough demeanor." D) "When your patient is safe and comfortable, me me at the desk." Answer is-. D - discuss any concerns privately A public health nurse is leaving the home of a young mother who has a special needs baby. The neighbor states, "How is she doing, since the baby's father is no help?" What is the nurse's best response? A) "New mothers need support." B) "The lack of a father is difficult." C) "How are you today?" D) "It is a very sad situation." Answer is-. A - maintain confidentiality; non judgemental A 3-year-old child is being admitted to a medical division for vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. During the admission interview, the nurse should implement which communication techniques to elicit the most information from the parents? A) the use of reflective questions B) the use of closed questions C) the use of assertive questions D) the use of clarifying questions Answer is-. D - allows nurse to gain understanding of a patients comment. A nurse enters a patient's room and examines the patient's IV fluids and cardiac monitor. The patient states, "Well, I haven't seen you before. Who are you?" What is the nurse's best response? A) "I'm just the IV therapist checking you IV." B) "i've been transferred to this division ans will be caring for you." C) "I'm sorry, my name is John Smith and I am your nurse." D) "My name is John Smith, I am your nurse and i'll be caring for you until 11 p.m." Answer is-. D - identify self, let patient know what will be happening, and time period A nurse enters the room of a patient with cancer. The patient is crying and states, "I feel so alone." Which statement is the most therapeutic? 1
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