Deck 4: Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

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Define the term "communication."
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Write one question that you would ask a client that would focus on spiritual issues.
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The best rationale for introducing yourself to a blind client and telling him or her exactly what you are doing is that these actions

A)Illustrate the principle of open communication.
B)Decrease the client's anxiety and fear of the unknown.
C)Are the accepted procedure for beginning a nurse-client relationship.
D)Encourage and use clear communication.
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Complete the puzzle by writing the words that fit the following definitions.
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Identify two deficits in communication and list an intervention that is appropriate for each.
a.
Intervention
b.
Intervention
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Place the number from the nurse-client relationship phase in column B in front of the appropriate activity in column A.
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A nurse-client relationship is defined as the interaction between the nurse and a client with shared ___________ and .
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The goal of relationship therapy is to assist the client to ---------------
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Place an X before each statement that describes a therapeutic or effective communicator.

A)Silence is used as a therapeutic tool.__________
B)Flow of communication is consistent with few periods of silences.__________
C)Nonverbal behavior is often misunderstood and should therefore be limited.__________
D)The conversation is directed by the nurse if the client is hesitant to talk.__________
E)Body language is used to convey empathy and interest.__________
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Which of the following terms would be labeled "blocks to communication"?

A)Focusing and social response
B)False reassurance and giving advice
C)Overloading and feedback
D)Reflection and invalidation
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Match between columns
Premises:
The termination of a relationship should begin a few days before the planned discharge.
The termination of a relationship should begin a few days before the planned discharge.
Expression of feelings by both the nurse and the client is a necessary component of this phase.
Expression of feelings by both the nurse and the client is a necessary component of this phase.
Responses:
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
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Premises:
Gives honest feedback
Gives honest feedback
Gives honest feedback
Keeps agreements with client
Keeps agreements with client
Keeps agreements with client
Gives broad opening statements
Gives broad opening statements
Gives broad opening statements
Responses:
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
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Match between columns
Premises:
Remains quiet and is unresponsive to client
Remains quiet and is unresponsive to client
Listens carefully to clients
Listens carefully to clients
Responses:
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
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Deck 4: Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship
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Define the term "communication."
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages by means of symbols,words,signs,gestures,or other actions.It is an inter-action between a nurse and a client,with shared therapeutic goals and objectives.
2
Write one question that you would ask a client that would focus on spiritual issues.
Examples of questions you might ask:
a.Do you have a spiritual component in your life?
b.Do you have a spiritual advisor or someone you can talk to about spiritual issues?
c.Are there any spiritual issues you would like to discuss?
d.Is there anything I can do to support your spiritual beliefs?
3
The best rationale for introducing yourself to a blind client and telling him or her exactly what you are doing is that these actions

A)Illustrate the principle of open communication.
B)Decrease the client's anxiety and fear of the unknown.
C)Are the accepted procedure for beginning a nurse-client relationship.
D)Encourage and use clear communication.
Decrease the client's anxiety and fear of the unknown.
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Complete the puzzle by writing the words that fit the following definitions.
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Identify two deficits in communication and list an intervention that is appropriate for each.
a.
Intervention
b.
Intervention
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Place the number from the nurse-client relationship phase in column B in front of the appropriate activity in column A.
Place the number from the nurse-client relationship phase in column B in front of the appropriate activity in column A.
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A nurse-client relationship is defined as the interaction between the nurse and a client with shared ___________ and .
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The goal of relationship therapy is to assist the client to ---------------
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Place an X before each statement that describes a therapeutic or effective communicator.

A)Silence is used as a therapeutic tool.__________
B)Flow of communication is consistent with few periods of silences.__________
C)Nonverbal behavior is often misunderstood and should therefore be limited.__________
D)The conversation is directed by the nurse if the client is hesitant to talk.__________
E)Body language is used to convey empathy and interest.__________
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Which of the following terms would be labeled "blocks to communication"?

A)Focusing and social response
B)False reassurance and giving advice
C)Overloading and feedback
D)Reflection and invalidation
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Match between columns
Premises:
The termination of a relationship should begin a few days before the planned discharge.
The termination of a relationship should begin a few days before the planned discharge.
Expression of feelings by both the nurse and the client is a necessary component of this phase.
Expression of feelings by both the nurse and the client is a necessary component of this phase.
Responses:
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
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Match between columns
Premises:
Gives honest feedback
Gives honest feedback
Gives honest feedback
Keeps agreements with client
Keeps agreements with client
Keeps agreements with client
Gives broad opening statements
Gives broad opening statements
Gives broad opening statements
Responses:
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
Client’s sense of self-worth increases.
Client is able to describe personal experience.
Client is able to express feelings, needs, and thoughts.
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Match between columns
Premises:
Remains quiet and is unresponsive to client
Remains quiet and is unresponsive to client
Listens carefully to clients
Listens carefully to clients
Responses:
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
Uses therapeutic communication techniques
Blocks communication process
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