A nurse is admitting a client who speaks a different language than the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? To calculate the correct dose in milliliters (mL), you can use the formula: Desired Dose (in mg) = Available Dose (in mg/mL) * Volume (in mL) Desired Dose (in mg) = 40 mg Available Dose (in mg/mL) = 10 mg/1 mL Now, plug these values into the formula: Volume (in mL) = 40 mg / 10 mg/1 mL Volume (in mL) = 4 mL The nurse should administer 4 mL of furosemide per dose.

a. Using medical jargon

• Rationale: Medical jargon can be precise and efficient for communication among healthcare professionals. However, it can be confusing and intimidating for patients or non-medical staff, which is not therapeutic.

b. Active listening

• Rationale: Active listening involves fully focusing, understanding, responding and then remembering what is being said. It is a fundamental component of therapeutic communication as it shows respect and understanding for the speaker, builds trust, and helps to facilitate a deeper understanding of a patient’s perspective and needs.

c. Giving advice

• Rationale: While it might seem helpful to give advice, it can often disempower the patient or make them feel like they are not being heard. Therapeutic communication should be patient-centered and empowering.

d. Using closed-ended questions

• Rationale: Closed-ended questions can be useful for gathering specific information quickly. However, they limit the depth of response and can shut down communication, making them less therapeutic.

The correct answer isb. Active listening. This technique is a key component of therapeutic communication as it encourages a deeper understanding and is respectful and patient-centered. It helps in building a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.