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Principles of Effective Communication
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Showing 6 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is communicating with a client who has a hearing impairment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate effective communication?
A client is admitted to the hospital with chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse notices that the client speaks English with a heavy accent and uses some unfamiliar words. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure effective communication?
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse provides education on self-care measures, such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, diet, exercise, and foot care. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates effective communication?
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is receiving palliative care. The client's family members are present at the bedside, and express their grief, anger, and guilt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to communicate effectively with the family members?
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client who has hypertension. The nurse asks the client about their medication regimen, dietary habits, physical activity level, smoking status, alcohol consumption, stress level, and family history. Which of the following questions by the nurse is an example of a closed-ended question?
6. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse teaches the client about breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, medication use,smoking cessation, nutrition, and infection prevention. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to enhance communication and learning?
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