Exam 8: Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship

When the nurse makes the statement, "We can come back to that later-right now I need to know about when your symptoms started," the nurse is:

When the nurse enters the room, the patient is laughing out loud at something on TV. The patient stops and apologizes for the laughter, saying, "I guess I ought not be laughing at all since I am stuck here with two broken legs." The nurse can use evidence-based information when she responds:

During the initial interview of a patient, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a mastectomy (breast removal). The patient expresses concern that her husband will no longer find her attractive because of her mastectomy. The nurse appropriately responds:

When a patient states, "My son hasn't been to see me in months," the nurse's best verbal response is:

A patient states, "I'm so worried that I might have cancer." The nurse responds, "It is time for you to eat breakfast." The nurse's response is an example of:

The practical nursing student who is engaged in a therapeutic communication with a patient will have the most difficulty with the technique of:

To enhance the establishment of rapport with a patient, the nurse should:

A 36-year-old woman who is in traction for a fractured femur that she received in an auto accident is found crying quietly. The nurse can best address this situation by saying:

A patient tells the nurse that she dislikes the food that is served in the hospital. The nurse responds, "Our cooks work very hard; the food that is served is very good." The nurse's response is an example of the communication block of:

When communicating with an adolescent, the nurse should be very sensitive to avoid:

A patient asks the nurse, "What would you do if you had cancer and had to choose between surgery and chemotherapy?" The reply that can best help the patient is:

The physician informs the student nurse that he would like to give a telephone order. The best response by the student is:

When communicating with a hearing-impaired patient, the nurse appropriately:

A patient with a nursing diagnosis of Sensory perception, disturbed auditory, would most appropriately require the nurse to:

The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I tossed and turned last night." The nurse responds to the patient, "You feel like you were awake all night?" This is an example of:

The nurse caring for a patient who is concerned about her 10-pound weight loss relative to her chemotherapy tells the patient, "Lucky you! Every cloud has a silver lining." The nurse's statement is an example of which type of communication block?

The nurse explains that the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship differs from the social relationship because:

The communication technique of __________ gives the caregiver the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.

The nurse recognizes the patient who demonstrates communication congruency when the patient: