Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the "Centering Technique" discussed in Riley, Chapter 9?

"Bringing to mind someone or something that evokes love and compassion."

"Elevating the heartrate by taking several shallow breaths in rapid succession."

"Letting go of any distractions or worries."

"Pausing before interacting with a client, family member, or colleague."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Bringing to mind a source of love and compassion helps in focusing and centering oneself in the "Centering Technique."

B. Elevating the heart rate through shallow breaths is not a step in the "Centering Technique"; the focus is on calming and centering oneself.

C. Letting go of distractions and worries is a key step in the "Centering Technique."

D. Pausing before interactions is part of the "Centering Technique" to focus attention and presence.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Client's hearing deficit
Effective communication relies on the ability to hear and understand spoken messages. The client's hearing deficit impedes this process, making it difficult for the nurse to convey important information or assess the client’s needs.
B. Volume of the client's television
High TV volume can distract the client and make it hard for them to focus on or hear the nurse’s questions or instructions, thus impeding effective communication.
C. Numerous visitors in the client's room
The presence of visitors might affect communication, but based on the provided notes, it is not specifically identified as a current barrier.
D. Increase in pain after ambulation
Pain is a concern but does not directly interfere with the process of communication as long as it is managed appropriately.
E. Adverse effects of opioid analgesic
The client’s report of feeling “very sleepy” indicates that the opioid analgesic may be affecting their alertness and responsiveness, thus impeding effective communication.

F. Using earphones while listening to music
Earphones block out external sounds, including the nurse’s attempts to communicate, making it difficult for the client to hear or engage in a conversation.

A. Noise from nearby monitoring equipment B. Cultural differences between a client and nurse C. Use of medical terminology when speaking to a client D. Nurse facing the client when speaking E. A client who has dementia with memory loss

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Noise from nearby monitoring equipment can disrupt communication.

B. Cultural differences can affect communication effectiveness.

C. Use of medical terminology can be a barrier if not simplified for the client.

D. Facing the client when speaking is a technique that supports effective communication.

E. A client with dementia and memory loss may experience difficulties with communication.

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