Nursing 204 - Foundations Nursing Practice (Questions with 100% correct answers)

When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (select all that apply) a. Check for needed adaptive equipment. b. Exaggerate lip movements to help the patient lip read. c. Give the patient time to respond to questions. d. Keep communication short and to the point. e. Communicate only through written information correct answers a. Check for needed adaptive equipment c. Give the patient time to respond to questions d. Keep communication short and to the point Nurses must communicate effectively with the health care team for which of the following reasons? (select all that apply) a. Improve the nurse's status with the health team members b. Reduce the risk of errors to the patient c. Provide optimum level of patient care d. Improve patient outcomes e. Prevent issues that need to be reported to outside agencies correct answers b. Reduce the risk of errors to the patient c. Provide optimum level of patient care d. Improve patient outcomes A new nurse complains to her preceptor that she has no time for therapeutic communication with her patients. Which of the following is the best strategy to help the nurse find more time for this communication? a. Include communication while performing tasks such as changing dressings and checking vital signs b. Ask the patient if you can talk during the last few minutes of visiting hours c. Ask Pastoral care to come back a little later in the day. d. Remind the nurse to complete all her tasks and then set up remaining time for communication correct answers a. Include communication while performing tasks such as changing dressings and checking vital signs Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique that applies understanding a patient's values and goals in helping the patient make behavior changes. What are other benefits of using MI techniques? (select all that apply) a. Gaining an understanding of patient's motivations b. Focusing on opportunities to avoid poor health choices