Question 1

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure.Which statement,if made by the nurse,demonstrates respect for the client?

Accepted Answer

A) "It doesn't make any difference to me whether you decide to eat healthy or not." 
B) "You will get more attention from your physician,if you follow diet restrictions." 
C) "I care about you even if you are not following your dietary restrictions." 
D) "Have you noticed that patients who eat healthy foods receive better health care?" 
A) "It doesn't make any difference to me whether you decide to eat healthy or not." 
B) "You will get more attention from your physician,if you follow diet restrictions." 
C) "I care about you even if you are not following your dietary restrictions." 
D) "Have you noticed that patients who eat healthy foods receive better health care?" C

Question 2

The nurse cares for elderly clients in an assisted living center.Which action by the nurse would best show respect for these clients?

Accepted Answer

A) Patronize clients who share ideas or voice concerns. 
B) Identify health care needs by listening to the clients. 
C) Address the clients formally by their last name. 
D) Limit the clients' opportunities to express opinions. 
A) Patronize clients who share ideas or voice concerns. 
B) Identify health care needs by listening to the clients. 
C) Address the clients formally by their last name. 
D) Limit the clients' opportunities to express opinions. B

Question 3

The nurse instructs a client who is diagnosed with hypertension about weight reduction and dietary guidelines.Which action by the nurse would most likely improve the client's willingness to lose weight and eat healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid interacting with the client during meals to prevent embarrassment. 
B) Ignore the client's requests for foods that are high in fat or calories. 
C) Give genuine praise to the client for trying to improve dietary habits. 
D) Warn the client that individuals who are overweight will be treated differently. 
A) Avoid interacting with the client during meals to prevent embarrassment. 
B) Ignore the client's requests for foods that are high in fat or calories. 
C) Give genuine praise to the client for trying to improve dietary habits. 
D) Warn the client that individuals who are overweight will be treated differently. C

Question 4

The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Set time limits for the interview to reduce cost. 
B) Avoid asking questions that may upset the patient. 
C) Respect the patient's privacy by closing the door. 
D) Stand at the foot of the bed to maintain eye contact. 
A) Set time limits for the interview to reduce cost. 
B) Avoid asking questions that may upset the patient. 
C) Respect the patient's privacy by closing the door. 
D) Stand at the foot of the bed to maintain eye contact.

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which nursing action would most likely improve client compliance with the therapeutic regimen?

Accepted Answer

A) Consistently ignore negative statements made by the client. 
B) Avoid touching the client to reduce tension and uneasiness. 
C) Focus on the physical aspects of care such as insulin administration. 
D) Listen attentively to the client's perception of having a chronic illness. 
A) Consistently ignore negative statements made by the client. 
B) Avoid touching the client to reduce tension and uneasiness. 
C) Focus on the physical aspects of care such as insulin administration. 
D) Listen attentively to the client's perception of having a chronic illness.

Question 6

The nurse cares for an adult client who is diagnosed with active tuberculosis.Which action,if performed by the nurse during introductions,show respect for the client? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain eye contact by looking at the client. 
B) Avoid touch to reduce transmission of the disease. 
C) Stay at least 4 to 6 feet away from the client. 
D) Briefly converse about the weather to break the ice. 
E) Determine how the client would like to be addressed. 
A) Maintain eye contact by looking at the client. 
B) Avoid touch to reduce transmission of the disease. 
C) Stay at least 4 to 6 feet away from the client. 
D) Briefly converse about the weather to break the ice. 
E) Determine how the client would like to be addressed.

Question 7

The home care nurse is assigned to make the first home visit to a new client who has been discharged from the hospital.After initial introductions the nurse should take which action to convey respect?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the client to develop a list of needs to discuss at the next visit. 
B) Wear a name badge that clearly identifies the home care agency. 
C) Provide contact information for several other clients who can serve as references. 
D) Tell the client that information obtained will not be shared with others. 
A) Ask the client to develop a list of needs to discuss at the next visit. 
B) Wear a name badge that clearly identifies the home care agency. 
C) Provide contact information for several other clients who can serve as references. 
D) Tell the client that information obtained will not be shared with others.

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure.Which statement,if made by the nurse,demonstrates respect for the client?

The nurse cares for elderly clients in an assisted living center.Which action by the nurse would best show respect for these clients?

The nurse instructs a client who is diagnosed with hypertension about weight reduction and dietary guidelines.Which action by the nurse would most likely improve the client's willingness to lose weight and eat healthy foods?

The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which nursing action would most likely improve client compliance with the therapeutic regimen?

The nurse cares for an adult client who is diagnosed with active tuberculosis.Which action,if performed by the nurse during introductions,show respect for the client? Select all that apply.

The home care nurse is assigned to make the first home visit to a new client who has been discharged from the hospital.After initial introductions the nurse should take which action to convey respect?

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

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

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

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Exam 8: Respect

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure.Which statement,if made by the nurse,demonstrates respect for the client?

The nurse cares for elderly clients in an assisted living center.Which action by the nurse would best show respect for these clients?

The nurse instructs a client who is diagnosed with hypertension about weight reduction and dietary guidelines.Which action by the nurse would most likely improve the client's willingness to lose weight and eat healthy foods?

The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which nursing action would most likely improve client compliance with the therapeutic regimen?

The nurse cares for an adult client who is diagnosed with active tuberculosis.Which action,if performed by the nurse during introductions,show respect for the client? Select all that apply.

The home care nurse is assigned to make the first home visit to a new client who has been discharged from the hospital.After initial introductions the nurse should take which action to convey respect?

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

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

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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