Exam 7: Communication

Which statement demonstrates appropriate communication techniques by the student nurse in maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is alert and oriented but is hearing impaired.The nurse recognizes the BEST way for the client to communicate with caregivers may be to use:

When caring for a client who is visually impaired,which of these actions is MOST important for the nurse take?

Nurse-client relationships progress through several phases.In which phase is MOST of the interaction conducted?

In addition to speaking,the nurse must be aware that verbal communication includes which method?

When a client does not show up for a scheduled clinic appointment,which of these factors must the nurse consider as a potential reason?

A client calls for pain medication for excruciating pain.When approaching the client's room with the medication,the nurse overhears the client laughing and talking on the phone.Upon entering the room,the nurse notes the client is sitting in the bedside chair in no apparent distress.In this situation the nurse would consider the client's verbal and nonverbal communications to be:

The nurse relates some difficult information about health status to a client who is already upset.The nurse says,"I am so sorry you are having to hear this bad news so soon after losing your sister," and begins to cry along with the client.In this situation the nurse's verbal and nonverbal communications would be considered:

Which of these terms describes a dysfunction of the muscles used for speech?

A client asks the nurse a question about a prescribed treatment.The nurse responds,"It can be unpleasant,and you might experience considerable discomfort." This situation represents an example of how to achieve which goal of therapeutic communication?

The study of space between people and its effects on interpersonal behavior is known as:

When the nurse gets a response from the client verifying the message was received as sent,what is this process called?

A client has been told that a biopsy report is positive for cancer.Which of these statements by a nurse would illustrate a barrier to communication in this situation?

Therapeutic communication differs from social conversation for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply. )

While assessing a client,the nurse notes that the client speaks softly when asked a question and rarely looks directly at the nurse.Which communication style is the client exhibiting?

Psychosocial aspects of communication influencing the nurse-client relationship include such things as cultural values,gestures,and:

With which of the following clients is it important to continue verbal communication,even though they cannot respond?

Which statement about social communication between the nurse and client is TRUE?

Effective communication skills are essential for the nurse in any health care setting because these skills:

A client and his wife have just been given information about his prognosis by the health care provider.The nurse enters the room to administer the client's scheduled medication when his wife snaps,"I don't know why you're even in here! You are doing nothing but using my husband as a guinea pig!" The nurse returns in a few minutes bringing some hot tea for the client's wife.Which of these behaviors does the nurse illustrate in this situation?