Fundamentals of Nursing - Chapter 8: Communication
Taylor Foundations 9th Edition
A client has cancer, but the significant other does not want the client to know the diagnosis. The
nurse demonstrates sensitivity to the significant other and works with the couple to achieve
desired outcomes. What kind of behavior is the nurse exhibiting?
A) Empathy
B) Sympathy
C) Humility
D) Curiosity - A) Empathy
A client in a mental health unit discusses personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The
nurse can maintain the circle of confidentiality when reporting this information to which
individuals? Select all that apply.
The client's physician
The nurse from the oncoming shift
The unit's mental health technicians
The client's closest friend
The client's family - The client's physician
The nurse from the oncoming shift
The unit's mental health technicians
A client reports to a primary care physician with aggravated chest pain. The physician orders a
stress test. The client tells the nurse that the client does not want to take the test and would
prefer instead to continue taking medication a little longer. Understanding that the client is
anxious, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B) "Most people tolerate the procedure quite well."
, C) "Don't you want to improve your health?"
D) "Emergency equipment is always kept ready during stress tests." - A) "Tell me more about
how you are feeling."
A group of nurses is working together on a hospital task force focused on preventing infection.
One nurse in the group continually argues with other members and attempts to block each step
of the process. The nurse's behavior is causing frustration for the others and slowing their
progress. Which attribute best describes this nurse's behavior in relation to group dynamics?
A) Group-building
B) Self-serving
C) Maintenance
D) Task-oriented - B) Self-serving
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 - D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional
barriers
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing biliary colic from uncomplicated cholelithiasis. The
client asks, "My doctor says I should have surgery to remove my gallbladder. Do you think it is
really necessary?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Share with me the advantages and disadvantages of your options as you see them."
B) "You should follow your physician's recommendation and have the surgery."
C) "When you see the physician this morning, request more information about the surgery."
Taylor Foundations 9th Edition
A client has cancer, but the significant other does not want the client to know the diagnosis. The
nurse demonstrates sensitivity to the significant other and works with the couple to achieve
desired outcomes. What kind of behavior is the nurse exhibiting?
A) Empathy
B) Sympathy
C) Humility
D) Curiosity - A) Empathy
A client in a mental health unit discusses personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The
nurse can maintain the circle of confidentiality when reporting this information to which
individuals? Select all that apply.
The client's physician
The nurse from the oncoming shift
The unit's mental health technicians
The client's closest friend
The client's family - The client's physician
The nurse from the oncoming shift
The unit's mental health technicians
A client reports to a primary care physician with aggravated chest pain. The physician orders a
stress test. The client tells the nurse that the client does not want to take the test and would
prefer instead to continue taking medication a little longer. Understanding that the client is
anxious, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B) "Most people tolerate the procedure quite well."
, C) "Don't you want to improve your health?"
D) "Emergency equipment is always kept ready during stress tests." - A) "Tell me more about
how you are feeling."
A group of nurses is working together on a hospital task force focused on preventing infection.
One nurse in the group continually argues with other members and attempts to block each step
of the process. The nurse's behavior is causing frustration for the others and slowing their
progress. Which attribute best describes this nurse's behavior in relation to group dynamics?
A) Group-building
B) Self-serving
C) Maintenance
D) Task-oriented - B) Self-serving
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 - D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional
barriers
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing biliary colic from uncomplicated cholelithiasis. The
client asks, "My doctor says I should have surgery to remove my gallbladder. Do you think it is
really necessary?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Share with me the advantages and disadvantages of your options as you see them."
B) "You should follow your physician's recommendation and have the surgery."
C) "When you see the physician this morning, request more information about the surgery."
