Exam 72: Communication

When making rounds,the nurse finds a patient who is not able to sleep because of surgery in the morning.Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?

A nurse wants to present information about flu immunizations to the elderly in the community.Which type of communication should the nurse use?

A patient was admitted 2 days ago with pneumonia and a history of angina.The patient is now having chest pain with a pulse rate of 108.Using the SBAR,which piece of data will the nurse use for B?

During the initial home visit,a home health nurse lets the patient know that the visits are expected to end in about a month.The nurse is in which phase of the helping relationship?

A nurse is sitting at the patient's bedside taking a nursing history.Which zone of personal space is the nurse using?

Which critical thinking standards should the nurse use to ensure sound effective communication with patients?

Which types of patients can cause challenging communication situations?

A patient has been admitted to the hospital numerous times.The nurse asks the patient to share a personal story about the care that has been received.Which interaction is the nurse using?