Deck 8: Respect

Question 1

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?

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.

Answer 1

Wear a name badge that clearly identifies the home care agency.

Question 2

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.

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.

Answer 2

Maintain eye contact by looking at the client.
Briefly converse about the weather to break the ice.
Determine how the client would like to be addressed.

Question 3

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?

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.

Answer 3

Listen attentively to the client's perception of having a chronic illness.

Question 4

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?

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?"

Question 5

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?

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.

Question 6

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

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.

Question 7

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

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.