Question 1

The nurse teaches a client about relaxation techniques that can be used to reduce situational stress.Which statement by the client requires an intervention from the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "Relaxation techniques can give me self-confidence and a feeling of competence." 
B) "If an angry person is going to talk to me,I can imagine myself getting a massage." 
C) "I should use abdominal breathing to help me relax in stressful situations." 
D) "Progressive stretching exercises are more effective than meditation to relieve stress." 
A) "Relaxation techniques can give me self-confidence and a feeling of competence." 
B) "If an angry person is going to talk to me,I can imagine myself getting a massage." 
C) "I should use abdominal breathing to help me relax in stressful situations." 
D) "Progressive stretching exercises are more effective than meditation to relieve stress." D

Question 2

A supervisor instructs a nurse on how to use meditation to relax and to reduce stress.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates teaching is successful?

Accepted Answer

A) "I can use meditation to reduce tension if stressful situations occur on the unit." 
B) "If distracting thoughts occur while meditating,I will focus on these thoughts." 
C) "I should practice meditation for at least 15 minutes every day." 
D) "Meditation is most effective for people with strong religious beliefs." 
A) "I can use meditation to reduce tension if stressful situations occur on the unit." 
B) "If distracting thoughts occur while meditating,I will focus on these thoughts." 
C) "I should practice meditation for at least 15 minutes every day." 
D) "Meditation is most effective for people with strong religious beliefs." C

Question 3

The nurse supervises a nursing assistant who reports feeling stress and not being able to relax.When talking with the nursing assistant,which statement by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) "I suggest meditation,but meditation works better if you eat a healthy diet." 
B) "Relaxation strategies do not work until you learn to control negative emotions." 
C) "All you need to do to relieve stress is take short breaks and get eight hours of sleep." 
D) "You will be more relaxed if you stop wasting time being with close friends." 
A) "I suggest meditation,but meditation works better if you eat a healthy diet." 
B) "Relaxation strategies do not work until you learn to control negative emotions." 
C) "All you need to do to relieve stress is take short breaks and get eight hours of sleep." 
D) "You will be more relaxed if you stop wasting time being with close friends." A

Question 4

Which activity,if performed by the nurse,can improve patient safety?

Accepted Answer

A) Pass up breaks to provide more time for patient care. 
B) Consume processed foods to increase energy level. 
C) Practice progressive relaxation exercises every day. 
D) Remain alert by not practicing meditation before work. 
A) Pass up breaks to provide more time for patient care. 
B) Consume processed foods to increase energy level. 
C) Practice progressive relaxation exercises every day. 
D) Remain alert by not practicing meditation before work.

The nurse teaches a client about relaxation techniques that can be used to reduce situational stress.Which statement by the client requires an intervention from the nurse?

A supervisor instructs a nurse on how to use meditation to relax and to reduce stress.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates teaching is successful?

The nurse supervises a nursing assistant who reports feeling stress and not being able to relax.When talking with the nursing assistant,which statement by the nurse is best?

Which activity,if performed by the nurse,can improve patient safety?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Imagery

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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Exam 20: Relaxation

The nurse teaches a client about relaxation techniques that can be used to reduce situational stress.Which statement by the client requires an intervention from the nurse?

A supervisor instructs a nurse on how to use meditation to relax and to reduce stress.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates teaching is successful?

The nurse supervises a nursing assistant who reports feeling stress and not being able to relax.When talking with the nursing assistant,which statement by the nurse is best?

Which activity,if performed by the nurse,can improve patient safety?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Imagery

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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