Learning System Rn 3.0: Communication Final Questions With Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "There is no one in the world who cares about me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "But your family visits you often, so they must care." b. "I don't really believe that no one cares about you." c. "You are feeling totally alone and without support?" d. "Why do you feel that way?" CORRECT ANSWER c. "You are feeling totally alone and without support?" The nurse is checking perception or seeking consensual validation of the client's statement. The nurse encourages further discussion by using an open-ended statement that acknowledges the client's feeling. A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. The child's parent is upset and says, "I just can't believe my child is going to lose her beautiful hair!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "You are feeling a sense of loss right now." b. "Sometimes the hair thins, but it will grow back." c. "This hair loss means the chemotherapy is working." d. "Kids love to wear the special baseball caps we have." CORRECT ANSWER a. "You are feeling a sense of loss right now." This response offers a general lead to the parent and encourages further discussion. A nurse is caring for a client who has no family present and is upset by recent news that a current treatment has not been effective. The nurse states, "I'm going to stay with you until your family is able to get here." Which of the following communication techniques is the nurse using? a. Presenting reality b. Offering self c. Seeking clarification