ATI RN communication assessment questions and answers 2024/25

A nurse calls the unit to say that they will be late for their shift. The charge nurse responds, "Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After hanging up the phone, the charge nurse then says to staff at the nurses' station 1'm tired of that nurse always being late. I wish someone would do something about their tardiness." Which of the following communication styles is the charge nurse demonstrating? - ANSWER Passive-aggressive A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is drowsy and opens their eyes to verbal stimuli but is unable to communicate their pain level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Use an alternative method for determining the client's pain level. A nurse is instructing a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This action represents which of the following phases of the nurse-client relationship? - ANSWER Exploitation A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if they need anything. The client continues to watch