Health Assessment ATI EXAM 1:
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A nurse is caring for a client who states, "i have to check with my wife
and see if she thinks i am ready to go home." The nurse replies, "how
do you feel about going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the
nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating - correct answer-B
Rationale:
B. reflecting defects the focus on the conversation back to the client so
that he can further explore his feelings.
,Which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening? (Select all that apply.)
A. use an open posture.
B.Write down what the client says to avoid forgetting details.
C. establish and maintain eye contact.
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout the conversation.
E. respond positively when giving feedback. - correct answer-A, C, E
Rationale:
A/C. Having an open posture m facing the client, and leaning forward
are ways the nurse can demonstrate active listening
E. responding positively when giving feed back demonstrates active
listening
A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about his impending
discharge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
(Select all that apply.)
A."You will do great! You just have to get used it."
, B."Why are you worried about going home?"
C."Your daily routines will be different when you get home."
D."Tell me about your support system you'll have after you leave the
hospital."
E."Let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also
enjoys swimming." - correct answer-C, D, E
Rationale:
C.presenting reality is an effective communication technique that can
help the client focus on what will really happen after the changes the
surgery has made.
D. asking open-ended questions and offering general leads and broad
opening statements are effective communication techniques that
encourage the client to express feelings through dialogue and offer
additional information.
E. offering self is an effective communication technique that can convey
understanding and share another's experience with the client. however,
the nurse should return the focus to the client as soon as she
communicates the relevant point
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client?
Questions And Answers 2025/2026
Verified|Graded A+ Already Passed!
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "i have to check with my wife
and see if she thinks i am ready to go home." The nurse replies, "how
do you feel about going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the
nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating - correct answer-B
Rationale:
B. reflecting defects the focus on the conversation back to the client so
that he can further explore his feelings.
,Which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening? (Select all that apply.)
A. use an open posture.
B.Write down what the client says to avoid forgetting details.
C. establish and maintain eye contact.
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout the conversation.
E. respond positively when giving feedback. - correct answer-A, C, E
Rationale:
A/C. Having an open posture m facing the client, and leaning forward
are ways the nurse can demonstrate active listening
E. responding positively when giving feed back demonstrates active
listening
A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about his impending
discharge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
(Select all that apply.)
A."You will do great! You just have to get used it."
, B."Why are you worried about going home?"
C."Your daily routines will be different when you get home."
D."Tell me about your support system you'll have after you leave the
hospital."
E."Let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also
enjoys swimming." - correct answer-C, D, E
Rationale:
C.presenting reality is an effective communication technique that can
help the client focus on what will really happen after the changes the
surgery has made.
D. asking open-ended questions and offering general leads and broad
opening statements are effective communication techniques that
encourage the client to express feelings through dialogue and offer
additional information.
E. offering self is an effective communication technique that can convey
understanding and share another's experience with the client. however,
the nurse should return the focus to the client as soon as she
communicates the relevant point
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client?
