Exam 14: Communication in the Nursepatient Relationship

When caring for a psychiatric client, a formal contract is made with the client during which phase of the nurse-client relationship?

Communication is the:

When caring for a client, nursing care will be most effective when the nurse-client communication is based upon:

The nurse caring for a client with a recent head injury asks the client to raise the left arm as high as possible. The client repeatedly raises the right arm. What does this indicate?

In order to provide effective nursing care, the nurse should engage in what type of communication with the client and significant others?

The nurse is providing education to a client who sometimes has difficulty remembering information. Which form of communication will be most helpful for this client?

The client responds to the nurse's questions by stating in a loud and abrupt tone, "Yes, I understand my diabetic diet and how to give my insulin." What type of message has the client sent to the nurse?

The student nurse is practicing communication skills by talking with several different clients in the hospital. In which instances would silence be appropriate? Select all that apply.

A nurse touches the client's hand while discussing the client's diagnosis. This action is a(an):

A nurse communicating with a client states, "I will be changing your dressing." The nurse is wearing sterile gloves and a mask. The nurse is conveying a(an):

The 32-year-old client in a mental health unit discusses his personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The nurse is maintaining the circle of confidentiality by reporting this information to which individuals? Select all that apply.

The community health nurse is preparing a campaign to educate the public about heart health. Which forms of verbal communication will be effective? Select all that apply.

A nurse is interviewing a client for the establishment of long-term care insurance. During the interview, the nurse asks questions regarding the client's past medical history. The nurse is the:

The student nurse is studying the concepts of communication. Which description demonstrates the student understands the concept of feedback?

The nurse completes the admission process of a client to an acute care facility. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the communication technique of focusing?

The nurse is talking with a client who is thinking about obtaining a second opinion regarding the surgeon's recommendation for surgery. Which response by the nurse is considered an advocacy response?

When the nurse communicates with a newly admitted client, the nurse must pay particular attention to nonverbal behaviors. The nurse considers which characteristic as nonverbal communication?

When communicating with clients, nurses need to be very careful in their approach. This is particularly true when communicating using:

During an annual performance review with an employee, the nurse manager does not maintain eye contact and seems concerned about the time and the next appointment. This use of communication is considered:

While communicating with a patient who is hearing impaired, the nurse must take into account that the impairment serves as a