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Which statement made by B.
the nurse demonstrates "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for
the best understanding of congruence between verbal and nonverbal
nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and
nonverbal communication
is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds
to my question, I check for
congruence between
verbal and nonverbal
communication to help
validate the response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the
chair, I can be ire he's
angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to
understand verbal
communication than
nonverbal
communication."
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Which nursing statement is D.
an example of reflection? "you look sad."
a. "I think this feeling will
pass."
b. "so you are saying that
life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I
understand what you
mean."
d. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be A.
most alert to the change of shift report
possibility of
communication errors
resulting in harm to the
patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one
conversations with pt.'s
d. conversations with pt.
families
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What principle about A.
nurse-patient Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who
communication should conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern
guide a nurse's fear about for their situation
"saying the wrong thing" to
a patient?
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate
a well-meaning person
who conveys genuine
acceptance, respect, and
concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more
interested in talking to you
than listening to what you
have to say and so is not
likely to be offended
c. considering the pt.'s
history, there is little
chance that the comment
will do any actual harm
d. most people with a
mental illness have by
necessity developed a
high tolerance of
forgiveness
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During an admission a, b, d, e
assessment and interview, (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory)
which channels of
information
communication should the
nurse be monitoring?
Select all that apply:
a. auditory
b. visual
c. written
d. tactile
e. olfactory
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NSG 3450 Exam 2 questions and answers
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Terms in this set (90)
Which statement made by B.
the nurse demonstrates "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for
the best understanding of congruence between verbal and nonverbal
nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and
nonverbal communication
is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds
to my question, I check for
congruence between
verbal and nonverbal
communication to help
validate the response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the
chair, I can be ire he's
angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to
understand verbal
communication than
nonverbal
communication."
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Which nursing statement is D.
an example of reflection? "you look sad."
a. "I think this feeling will
pass."
b. "so you are saying that
life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I
understand what you
mean."
d. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be A.
most alert to the change of shift report
possibility of
communication errors
resulting in harm to the
patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one
conversations with pt.'s
d. conversations with pt.
families
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,10/30/25, 6:28 PM NSG 3450 Exam 2 questions and answers Flashcards | Quizlet
What principle about A.
nurse-patient Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who
communication should conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern
guide a nurse's fear about for their situation
"saying the wrong thing" to
a patient?
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate
a well-meaning person
who conveys genuine
acceptance, respect, and
concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more
interested in talking to you
than listening to what you
have to say and so is not
likely to be offended
c. considering the pt.'s
history, there is little
chance that the comment
will do any actual harm
d. most people with a
mental illness have by
necessity developed a
high tolerance of
forgiveness
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During an admission a, b, d, e
assessment and interview, (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory)
which channels of
information
communication should the
nurse be monitoring?
Select all that apply:
a. auditory
b. visual
c. written
d. tactile
e. olfactory
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