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The client belongs to a different culture

A Chinese client who was previously treated at the health care facility for an open wound has been admitted again because the wound has become gangrenous. It has been identified that the client failed to understand proper wound care. What is the probable reason for the client failing to understand the instruction?

ask why the client thinks the client will wake up during surgery.

An evening shift nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a colon resection in the morning. The client tells the nurse that the client is afraid of waking up during surgery. The best response by the nurse is to:

analysis

Carl Rogers (1961) studied the process of therapeutic communication. Through his research, the elements of a "helpful" person were described. They include all of the following except which choice? Empathy, positive regard, analysis, and a comfortable sense of self

TEACH acronym

T - tune into the patient E - edit patient information - update and current A - act on every teaching moment (@ appropriate times) C - Clarify often H - honor the patient as a partner in the educational process Treat with dignity - don't talk down to them

speak directly to client

The client recently immigrated from Mumbai, India. The client was just admitted to the nurse's unit postoperatively following gallstone removal. The client does not speak the dominant language. When using the hospital's interpretive services, which is most important?

therepeutic communication

To provide effective nursing care, the nurse should engage in what type of communication with the client and significant others?

The medicine and blood work can help prevent blood clots, which can lead to strokes. What do you know about warfarin therapy?"

A 56-year-old client meets with the nurse for education about a recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation. The client verbalizes concerns about being away from work too long and doubts about the necessity of having blood tests every week, as the client has no symptoms. Which is the best motivational statement by the nurse for this client?