Exam 2: Communication and Collaboration

The following statement best describes which phase of the nurse-patient relationship: "Mr.James,we have reviewed the changes in your diet and insulin dosage to help you improve your HgA1c levels.I would like to see you back in 4 weeks."

The patient shouts at the nurse,"No one answered my call bell all night!" Which response should the nurse use with this patient to restore therapeutic communication?

The nursing staff is using the SBAR communication technique during patient hand-off communication.The circumstances leading up to the current status would be explained by the nurses during which step of the technique?

The nursing staff is working with a postoperative patient from another culture who does not understand or speak the English language well.Which approach by the nurse would be best?

The nurse is assessing a patient for pain.Which question is best for the nurse to ask when determining aggravating factors for a patient's pain?

The nurse brings the patient's medications into the room,and the patient shouts,"You don't care if I take these,so get out of my room!" Which response by the nurse is most likely to diminish the patient's anger?

The nurse admits a patient who is complaining of severe abdominal pain and vomiting who is nonverbal.What can the nurse do to communicate effectively with the patient?

MATCHING When interviewing a patient, it is important to determine additional information about each symptom the patient reports. Match the dimension of the symptom with the corresponding question to ask. -3. "When does it change?"

The nurse is working toward discharging a patient.Which of following demonstrates patient engagement during the discharge process?

MATCHING When interviewing a patient, it is important to determine additional information about each symptom the patient reports. Match the dimension of the symptom with the corresponding question to ask. -6. "How often does it happen?"

The nurse interviews a female patient during admission.Which observation by the nurse identifies congruency in the patient's communication?

MATCHING When interviewing a patient, it is important to determine additional information about each symptom the patient reports. Match the dimension of the symptom with the corresponding question to ask. -5. "What is it like? Sharp,dull,stabbing,aching?"