Fundamentals of Nursing - Chapter 8: Communication (Taylor Foundations 9th Edition) Questions with 100% correct answers

A sick client would most likely place the most trust in which nurse? A) A male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station B) A male nurse with visible tattoos, facial piercings, and a beard C) A female nurse eating a salad in the hallway D) A female nurse with mismatched scrub attire talking on her personal cell phone correct answers A) A male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station A nurse and an older adult client with chronic back pain are beginning to communicate. What activity should the nurse focus on at this point? A) Explaining in detail all of the pain management options available B) Sharing the nurse's own family and personal history of back pain C) Reassuring the client that back surgery will likely alleviate the pain completely D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional barriers correct answers D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional barriers Which action by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client as an individual? A) The nurse is giving report to another nurse about "the gallbladder client." B) The nurse is providing care to an older adult client and calls her "Mom." C) The nurse asks the aide to provide a bath for "the motor vehicle accident (MVA) client." D) The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor." correct answers D) The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor." A nurse visits a female victim of sexual assault. During the visit the client expresses that she is unable to cope with the trauma. Even though the assault occurred quite some time ago, she feels as if it just happened yesterday. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) "In reality, the sexual assault did not occur yesterday; it has been over one month now." B) "We should move on from the strong feelings associated with this incident." C) "Tell me more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday." D) "Can you do something to alleviate the fear of being assaulted again?" correct answers C) "Tell me more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday." During an annual performance review with an employee, the nurse manager does not maintain eye contact and seems concerned about the time and the next appointment. This use of communication is considered: A) verbal. B) clarifying.