Exam 3: Communication and Collaboration

The nurse is explaining a procedure to a 2-year-old child.Which is the best approach to use?

The patient is an elderly man who was brought to the hospital from an assisted-living community with complaints of anorexia and general malaise.The nurse at the assisted-living community reported that the patient was very ritualistic in his behavior and fastidious in his dress and always took a shower in the evening before bed.The patient became very angry and upset when the patient care technician asked him to take his bath in the morning.What does this behavior tell the nurse?

The patient states,"I don't know what my family will think about this." The nurse wishes to use the communication technique of clarification.Which of the following statements would fit that need best?

The patient is an elderly male who had hip surgery 3 days ago.He states that his hip hurts,but he does not like how the medicine makes him feel.He believes that he can tolerate the pain better than he can tolerate the medication.What would be the best response from the nurse?

The patient is talking about his fear of having surgery but is being vague and is using a lot of jargon.The nurse states,"I'm not sure what you mean.Could you tell me again?" This is an example of __________________.

Which behavior should the nurse who is communicating with a potentially violent patient employ?

The patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of headache,nausea,and dizziness.She states that she has a final exam in the morning and needs to do well on it to pass the course,but she can't seem to get into it.She appears nervous and distracted,and is unable to recall details.She most likely is showing manifestations of _____ anxiety.

Nonverbal communication incorporates messages conveyed by:

A patient tells the nurse,"I think that I must be really sick.All of these tests are being done." Which response by the nurse uses the specific communication technique of reflection?

The nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to the patient in room 320.The patient care technician comes to the medication room and tells the nurse that the patient in room 316 is very angry with his roommate and is threatening to hit him.How should the nurse respond?