Exam 1 Keltner Questions Ch 8, 9, 10, 20, 2, 1, 7, 4, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 3, 34, 11

Which statement should the nurse initiating communication with a newly admitted client present? A. "Welcome to our unit. My name is David, and I will be your RN today. Do you have any questions? I will not discuss what we talk about with anyone else." B. "My name is Ann, and I will be your nurse this evening. Where would you like to start?" C. "Hello! What is your name? My name is Bruce, and we will work together on your discharge goals. You may tell me anything you would like, because everything you tell me will not be repeated." Correct: D. "My name is Sally, and I will be the RN working with you today. I will be sharing our discussion with the care team here only. By what name may I address you?" The patient asks, "Why is it necessary to ask me so many questions?" How should the nurse best response to the patient's question? A. "So we can help solve your problems here." B. Correct: "Questions are asked to understand the concerns you have." C. "It is important that you and I become friends." D. "We are required to ask you questions as part of your therapy."