NRN171 Quiz 1 Communication

The nurse is assessing the communication style of the client. Communication is an example of which dimension of the individual? *Physical dimension *Environmental dimension *Sociocultural dimension *Emotional dimension

Sociocultural dimension

When speaking with a client who has a diagnosis of major depression, the nurse has placed a hand lightly on the client's shoulder when responding to one of the client's statements of hopelessness. Which principle should underlie the nurse's use of touch when communicating with clients? *The nurse should explicitly ask permission before touching a client in any capacity. *Physical touch should be used solely with clients of the same gender as the nurse. *Touch can be a powerful therapeutic tool, but it must be used with caution. *Touching a client is inappropriate and opens the nurse to legal action.

Touch can be a powerful therapeutic tool, but it must be used with caution.

The nurse assesses that the client has sensory impairment from long-term furosemide use. Which actions will the nurse implement? *When communicating with the client, use a lower tone of voice. *Protect the client's skin from temperature extremes. *Provide enlarged print for reading. *Encourage the client to participate in exercise classes.

When communicating with the client, use a lower tone of voice.

A nurse communicating with a client states, "I will be changing your dressing, but we have plenty of time to talk first." She is already wearing sterile gloves and a mask and is busy working with her back to the client. The nurse is conveying: *a congruent relationship. *an incongruent relationship. *a therapeutic relationship. *a functional focus.

an incongruent relationship.

When caring for a client who has just had a total laryngectomy, the nurse should plan to *encourage oral feedings as soon as possible. *develop an alternative communication method. *keep the tracheostomy cuff fully inflated. *keep the client flat in bed.

develop an alternative communication method.

An informatics nurse is assisting with the design of an clinical information system for use by the staff of a health center. The nurse is working to ensure that the system reflects usability by making sure that the screen display is visually clean and uncluttered and that it provides only the information needed for decision making. Which concept of usability is the nurse incorporating? *simplicity *naturalness *consistency *forgiveness

simplicity

The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection. The healthcare provider's prescription states the administration of fluconazole "b.i.d." How will the nurse administer the medication? *every other day *twice daily *as needed *with food

twice daily

In a nursing unit, the RN delegates nursing tasks to the nursing assistant. Keeping in mind the delegation guidelines, which statement denotes the right communication for the nursing assistant? *"Discontinue the IV solution." *"Dispose of the disconnected IV set." *"Inspect the site for thrombophlebitis." *"Check the infusion rate."

"Dispose of the disconnected IV set."

A client with post-polio syndrome displays fatigue and decreased muscle strength. How should the nurse best respond to the client? *"This will pass, you need to relax." *"Once you sleep, you should be fine." *"Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you." *"These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis."

"Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you."

A client with schizophrenia has been brought to the hospital in an agitated state. In order for the nurse to perform the initial assessment, which approaches should the nurse use to manage the situation? Select all that apply. - Inform the client medication is required - Restrain the client - Monitor facial expressions - Monitor emotional responses - Ensure availability of assistance

- Monitor facial expressions - Ensure availability of assistance - Monitor emotional responses

According to the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), what is the primary source of evidence to measure performance outcomes against standards of care? *Documentation *Accreditation *Psychomotor skills *Clinical judgment

Documentation

A pregnant client presents to the emergency department with vaginal bleeding. A transvaginal ultrasound is performed, and the health care provider informs the client that there are normal fetal heart tones noted. The client begins to tear-up and has a worried appearance. To facilitate therapeutic communication, what statement would the nurse make after observing the client's nonverbal communication? *"Close your eyes and take a deep breath. I know you were frightened, but the baby is healthy and everything is going to be okay." *"This is great news. You don't have anything to worry about and the baby is doing well." *"I can help you, please talk to me so that I know how I can help you." *"Take your time and tell me how you are feeling. I have plenty of time to answer your questions and discuss any thoughts or feelings with you."

"Take your time and tell me how you are feeling. I have plenty of time to answer your questions and discuss any thoughts or feelings with you."

Which are examples of personal leadership skills necessary for nurse leaders? Select all that apply. *Knowledge of all nursing *Communication *Problem solving *Religious values *Self-evaluation

*Communication *Problem solving *Self-evaluation

The nurse completed the minimum data set for a newly admitted client to a skilled nursing facility. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? *Assess the triggers from the data. *Document the findings on an occurrence report. *Provide a comprehensive written report to the client ombudsperson. *Repeat the minimum data set in 2 weeks.

Assess the triggers from the data.

The nurse is making morning rounds after receiving reports on clients. The nurse takes the opportunity to greet the clients and do an initial observation. The nurse is actually accomplishing which step of the nursing process? *Assessment *Planning *Implementation *Evaluation

Assessment

While the nurse is taking a blood pressure on a 4-year-old, the child states that the blood-pressure cuff is too tight and angrily says, "That hurt, you big poo-poo head." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? *Scold the child for the insult while apologizing for hurting her, and loosen the cuff. *Calmly explain that you don't mean to hurt her, loosen the cuff, and tell her that is isn't nice to call you names. *Explain that the cuff will only hurt for minute and ask the child's caregiver to please tell the child not to speak to you that way. *Ask the child's caregiver to please hold the child on their lap until she calms down.

Calmly explain that you don't mean to hurt her, loosen the cuff, and tell her that is isn't nice to call you names.

Which of the following nursing interventions contributes to achieving a client's goal for pain relief? *Minimize the client's description of pain or need for pain relief. *Collaborate with the client about his or her goal for a level of pain relief. *Use all forms of available pain management techniques. *Prevent the client from self-administering analgesics.

Collaborate with the client about his or her goal for a level of pain relief.

A client recovering from gastric bypass surgery accidentally removes the nasogastric tube. What is the best action by the nurse? *Reinsert the nasogastric tube to the stomach. *Notify the surgeon about the tube's removal. *Place the nasogastric tube to the level of the esophagus. *Document the discontinuation of the nasogastric tube.

Notify the surgeon about the tube's removal.

The psychiatric nurse correctly identifies the client's form of communication as circumstantiality when the client does what? *Provides long, irrelevant explanations when asked why the client abuses alcohol. *Fails to complete what the client is saying as if distracted. *Answers the question, "May we talk?" by responding, "Walk the walk." *Repeats the phrase, "Mary had a little lamb," whenever feeling stressed.

Provides long, irrelevant explanations when asked why the client abuses alcohol.

The nurse is using the nursing process to care for a client and is in the process of making a nursing diagnosis. Which condition best reflects a nursing diagnosis? *Risk for falls *Hypertension *Congestive heart failure *Pneumonia

Risk for falls

Which finding is an example of a variance in the critical pathway of a client 3 days after an above-the-knee amputation? *Temperature of 102° F (38.9°C) *Minimal serous wound drainage *Skin intact over bony prominences *Staples intact to incision

Temperature of 102° F (38.9°C)

Nurses complete incident reports as dictated by the agency protocol. What is the primary reason nurses fill out an incident report? *To document everyday occurrences *To document the need for disciplinary action *To improve quality of care *To initiate litigation

To improve quality of care

A nurse during orientation notices that the preceptor gives all subcutaneous injections on a 45-degree angle. When the new nurse asks the preceptor the rationale for the practice the preceptors states, "This is how I do it, and this is how you will do it." The new nurse recognizes this behavior to be: *aggressive. *assertive. *passive. *nurturing.

aggressive.

A client has suffered a stroke that has affected his speech. The physician has identified the client as having expressive aphasia. Later in the day, the family asks the nurse to explain what this means. The most accurate response would be aphasia that is: *characterized by an inability to comprehend the speech of others or to comprehend written material. *nearly normal speech except for difficulty with finding singular words. *manifested as impaired repetition and speech riddled with letter substitutions, despite good comprehension, and fluency. *characterized by an inability to communicate spontaneously with ease or translate thoughts or ideas into meaningful speech or writing.

characterized by an inability to communicate spontaneously with ease or translate thoughts or ideas into meaningful speech or writing.

A nurse is caring for a client who presents with a skin infection. While obtaining the client's medical history, it is determined that the client is an intravenous drug user. To foster effective communication, the nurse should: *ask the client for a urine specimen for urine drug use screening. *consult with the social worker regarding inpatient drug rehabilitation. *ask if the client realizes the infection is a direct result of the drug use. *remain honest, open, and frank.

remain honest, open, and frank.

Which part of the client record should the nurse review to find recommendations made by a gastrointestinal specialist? *Medical history *Progress notes *Consultation *Laboratory reports

Consultation

When providing information about anorexia to a client, the nurse can ensure that the client can accurately comprehend the information by doing what? *Presenting the information using language and terms the client will understand *Interacting with the client in a nonthreatening, respectful manner *Being careful not to overload the client with too much information at one time *Giving the client ample opportunity to ask questions

Presenting the information using language and terms the client will understand

Which of the following would be the least likely component of an incident report? *Nature of the incident *Actions taken *Previous errors in judgment *Client's condition

Previous errors in judgment

The nurse is preparing to reposition a confused client from a supine position to a side-lying position. The nurse has asked the client to shift her weight accordingly, but the client has not responded to the nurse's request. How should the nurse respond? *Rephrase the direction in different terms. *Reposition the client without the client's assistance. *Enlist the assistance of a colleague. *Ask the client if she is feeling confused.

Rephrase the direction in different terms.

You are talking with the family of a client who is in the irreversible stage of shock. They ask you why the physician has told the family that the client is going to die. What would you explain to this family? *The client has lost too much blood. *The client is brain dead. *The client is not responding to medical interventions. *The client has given up.

The client is not responding to medical interventions.

The skin assessment of a black client reveals the presence of white areas on the skin that are flat, nonpalpable, less than 1 cm in diameter, and have a circumscribed border. How does the nurse document the finding? *macule *melasma *erosion *petechiae

macule

A nurse is caring for a boy preparing to undergo a dressing change. Which statement by the father lets the nurse know that the child's pain experience is at risk of being intensified? *"I hope that you will be a brave boy and not cry." *"I will be here for you the whole time." *"Let's think about something you really like." *"You can hold my hand if you want to."

"I hope that you will be a brave boy and not cry."

A client suspected of having systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is being scheduled for testing. The client asks which of the tests ordered will determine if the client is positive for the disorder. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate? *"You should discuss that matter with your physician." *"The diagnosis won't be based on the findings of a single test but by combining all data found." *"SLE is a very serious systemic disorder." *"Tell me more about your concerns about this potential diagnosis."

"The diagnosis won't be based on the findings of a single test but by combining all data found."

A nurse states the following to another nurse who is constantly forgetting to wash hands between clients: "It looks like you keep forgetting to wash your hands between clients. It's really not safe for your clients. Let's think of some type of reminder we can use to help you remember." This communication is an example of what type of speech? *Aggressive *Assertive *Nonassertive *Therapeutic

Assertive

The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a 2-year-old child with hearing impairment. Which intervention will be part of the plan? *Assess vision to determine functional capability. *Explain botulinum injection procedure and risks. *Teach parents to make vinegar and alcohol eardrops. *Assess the child's ability to convey information.

Assess the child's ability to convey information.

The nurse is caring for a client whose spouse wishes to see the electronic health record. What is the appropriate nursing response? "Let me get that for you." "Only authorized persons are allowed to access client records." "The provider will need to give permission for you to review." "I am sorry I can't access that information."

"Only authorized persons are allowed to access client records."

The nurse is collecting health data and avoids using closed-ended questions. Which are examples of closed-ended questions? Select all that apply. *"Are you ready to get out of bed?" *"What sorts of things do you do for fun?" *"What plans do you have after you are discharged?" *"Do you smoke cigarettes?" *"Is there any chance you might be pregnant?" *"Does it hurt when I touch you here?"

*"Do you smoke cigarettes?" *"Is there any chance you might be pregnant?" *"Are you ready to get out of bed?" *"Does it hurt when I touch you here?"

A nurse is assessing a client who has a rash on the chest and upper arms. Which questions would the nurse ask in order to gain further information about the client's rash? Select all that apply. *"When did the rash start?" *"Are you allergic to any medications, foods, or pollen?" *"What is your ethnic background?" *"What have you been using to treat the rash?" *"Have you recently traveled outside the country?" *"Do you smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol?"

*"When did the rash start?" *"Are you allergic to any medications, foods, or pollen?" *"What have you been using to treat the rash?" *"Have you recently traveled outside the country?"

A community health nurse provides a client with information about a local support group for those with multiple sclerosis. Providing this information is an example of which choice? *A referral. *A consultation. *Conferring. *Reporting.

A referral.

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with roundworms. The patient is prescribed pyrantel. What adverse effect would the nurse inform the patient about? *Vomiting *Itching *Abdominal discomfort or pain *Constipation

Abdominal discomfort or pain

A client on the palliative unit discusses treatment with the nurse. The client wants to refuse further chemotherapy and request pain management strategies only. What is the appropriate action by the nurse in relation to the client's requests? *Inform the client that the health care provider is best able to make treatment decisions. *Tell the client that the family or power of attorney must agree with these decisions. *Persuade the client to continue chemotherapy along with better pain management. *Acknowledge the client's right to make the choices regarding treatment.

Acknowledge the client's right to make the choices regarding treatment.

The nurse assesses the client with Huntington disease demonstrating irregular wriggling and writhing movements. The client is also having facial grimacing, raising the eyebrows, and rolling the eyes. How would the nurse document this finding? *Tremors *Chorea *Athetosis *Dystonia

Chorea

Which client behavior would prompt the nurse manager to discuss the duty to warn with staff members? *Suicidal ideation. *Danger to others. *Extremely aggressive. *Unwilling to take medications.

Danger to others.

Which guideline should the nurse follow when including interventions in a plan of care? *Make sure the nursing interventions are unrelated to the original outcomes. *Date the nursing interventions when written and when the plan of care is reviewed. *Make sure the attending physician approves of and signs the nursing interventions. *Make sure each nursing intervention does not describe the action the nurse should perform.

Date the nursing interventions when written and when the plan of care is reviewed.

A nurse observes a second nurse documenting a peripheral blood glucose level that the second nurse did not actually collect from a client with diabetes. What is the priority action by the nurse observing this situation? *Discuss the observation with the other nurse. *Document the nurse's behavior on the client's chart. *Strike through the entry that the nurse documented. *Do the blood glucose level on the client for the other nurse.

Discuss the observation with the other nurse.

The nurse manager is holding a staff meeting and indicates that the unit is looking at a 3% budget cut for the coming year. The nurse manager asks the staff what they see as priorities for the unit, and solicits suggestions from the staff as to what budget areas might be reduced. Which standard for establishing and sustaining healthy work environments does this action represent? *Effective decision making *Micromanagement *Appropriate staffing *Meaningful recognition

Effective decision making

The family members of a dying client are finding it difficult to verbalize their feelings for and show tenderness to the client. Which nursing interventions should a nurse perform in such a situation? *Encourage the family members to express their feelings and listen to them in their frank communication. *Encourage conversations about the impending death of the client. *Be a silent observer and allow the client to communicate with the family members. *Encourage the client's family members to spend time with the client.

Encourage the family members to express their feelings and listen to them in their frank communication.

A client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is admitted to the psychiatric unit. The client is 5′ 8″ (1.7 m) tall, weighs only 103 lb (46.7 kg), and talks incessantly about how fat the client is. Which measure should the nurse take first when caring for this client? *Teach the client about nutrition, calories, and a balanced diet. *Establish a trusting relationship with the client. *Discuss cultural stereotypes regarding thinness and attractiveness. *Explore the reasons why the client doesn't eat.

Establish a trusting relationship with the client.

A client was diagnosed with a helminthic infection and prescribed mebendazole. The day after starting the medication, the client contacts the nurse to report two episodes of diarrhea over the past 24 hours. What is the nurse's best action? *Explain that this is likely due to the medication and instruct the client to seek care if the diarrhea worsens *Instruct the client to discontinue the medication and seeks care *Contact the prescriber promptly to report this adverse effect *Explain to the client that this is likely due to the underlying infection rather than the medication

Explain that this is likely due to the medication and instruct the client to seek care if the diarrhea worsens

A nurse who is preparing to administer an injection to the client states, "This injection will not be painful." The nurse has used which communication technique? *Giving false reassurance *Seeking clarification *Giving information *Encouraging elaboration

Giving false reassurance

A nurse hears a staff member giving incorrect information to the family of a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who is being discharged to home. The nurse wants to make sure the family has the proper information before the client is discharged. What should the nurse do? *Have the nurse step outside of the room, discuss the situation, and use it as a learning opportunity. *Have the nurse step outside of the room and tell the nurse that they are giving wrong information to the family. *Go into the room and correct the nurse so the family will be safe in providing home care. *Go into the room, introduce yourself to the family, and complete the discharge teaching.

Have the nurse step outside of the room, discuss the situation, and use it as a learning opportunity.

One of the phases of drug development is the post-marketing surveillance phase. Which activity is carried out during this phase? *Health care providers report adverse effects to FDA. *Healthy volunteers are involved in the test. *In vitro tests are performed using human cells. *The drug is given to clients with the disease.

Health care providers report adverse effects to FDA.

In preparation for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), the nurse must: *Instruct the patient to drink 1 L of water before the test *Heavily sedate the patient *Inform the patient that blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring will occur throughout the test *Inform the patient that an access line will be initiated in the femoral artery

Inform the patient that blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring will occur throughout the test

Nurses at a health care facility maintain client records using a method of documentation known as charting by exception (CBE). What is a benefit of this method of documentation? *It documents assessments on separate forms. *It records progress under problems, intervention, and evaluation. *It provides and refers to a client's problem by a number. *It provides quick access to abnormal findings.

It provides quick access to abnormal findings.

A client from which cultural background would most likely have an older family member present when discussing health issues with the nurse? *French *Australian *Korean *Italian

Korean

Which would be the most appropriate intervention for an adolescent who is manipulative and exhibiting aggressive behaviors? Limit setting Time out Self-esteem enhancement Social skills training

Limit setting

A 19-year-old male client is brought to the emergency department after being raped. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time? Listen to the client's description of what happened. *Help the client determine how to prevent a future rape. *Provide information on counseling centers to the client. *Assist the client with showering and changing into clean clothing.

Listen to the client's description of what happened.

Hearing aids help with which of the following problems? *Makes sounds louder *Improves discrimination of words *Improves understanding of speech *Improves communication skills

Makes sounds louder

The parent of a toddler with Duchenne muscular dystrophy reports that the child has an increase in muscle size but a decrease in strength. The nurse documents this using which medical term? *Pseudohypertrophy *Fasciculations *Dysdiadochokinesia *Chorea

Pseudohypertrophy

A nurse is completing an abdominal assessment on a client suspected to have appendicitis. When the nurse applies and then releases pressure in the client's right lower quadrant, the client experiences tenderness. The nurse is documenting the presence of: *Rebound tenderness *Referred tenderness *Periumbilical tenderness *Perforated appendix

Rebound tenderness

The nurse is caring for a client who requests to see a copy of the client's own health care records. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? *Review the hospital's process for allowing clients to view their health care records. *Access the health care record at the bedside and show the client how to navigate the electronic health record. *Discuss how the hospital can be fined for allowing clients to view their health care records. *Explain that only a paper copy of the health care record can be viewed by the client.

Review the hospital's process for allowing clients to view their health care records.

Which finding from a nursing audit reflects high standards for client safety and institutional health care? *The nurse records inappropriate nursing interventions. *The nurse fails to identify the nursing diagnoses or clients' needs. *The nurse documents clients' responses to nursing interventions. *The nurse fails to adequately complete data on clients' health histories and discharge planning.

The nurse documents clients' responses to nursing interventions.

It is important for home health care nurses to remember which point? *The nurse is the primary caregiver. *The nurse is the guest in the client's home. *Rehabilitation is the major client goal. *The nurse should act as a counselor and advisor.

The nurse is the guest in the client's home.

A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is to receive brachytherapy. Which of the following would the nurse include when discussing this therapy with the client? *Need for daily treatments over a 7- to 8-week period *Use of radioactive seeds implanted into the prostate *Surgical castration to decrease the level of circulating testosterone *Use of probes inserted using ultrasound to freeze the tissue

Use of radioactive seeds implanted into the prostate

The nurse walks into a room and finds the client forcefully expelling stomach contents into a wash basin. When documenting this occurrence, the nurse will use the term: *Nauseous *Retching *Vomiting *Expatriate

Vomiting

A nurse pages a client's primary care physician in response to a low blood pressure reading. When returning the nurse's page, the physician asks the nurse to temporarily hold the client's scheduled antihypertensive and diuretic medications. How should the nurse ensure correct documentation of this telephone order? *Write "T.O." after the order and write out the physician's and nurse's names. *Obtain confirmation of the order from a physician or nurse practitioner present on the unit. *Record the order verbatim in the client's charts and follow it with the nurse's printed name and signature alone. *Write out the order, the physician's name, the nurse's name, and the name of a witness.

Write "T.O." after the order and write out the physician's and nurse's names.

Actigraphy can be used to diagnose sleep disturbances. The actigraph is worn on the wrist and is used most commonly with: *a sleep diary. *CPAP. *video tape of sleep. *trial pharmacologic substances.

a sleep diary.

A parent brings a preschooler to the behavioral clinic for evaluation. Upon entering the room, the child appears not to notice the nurse's presence. The child screams upon the nurse's touch. What condition should the nurse suspect? *learning disability *autism spectrum disorder *Down syndrome *Findings are normal for a preschooler.

autism spectrum disorder

A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health setting. The nurse notices that when the client is conversing with other clients, the client repeats what they are saying word for word. The nurse interprets this finding and documents it as: *echopraxia. *neologisms. *tangentiality. *echolalia.

echolalia. The nurse should document the client's speech pattern as echolalia, or parrot-like and inappropriate repetition of another's words. Echopraxia refers to an involuntary imitation of another person's movements or gestures. Neologisms are made-up words that have no common meaning and are not recognized. Tangentiality is a disorganized thinking pattern in which the topic of conversation changes to an entirely different topic; the change is a logical progression but causes a permanent detour from the original focus.

A nurse on a night shift entered an elderly client's room during a scheduled check and discovered the client on the floor beside the bed after falling when trying to ambulate to the washroom. After assessing and assisting the client back to bed, the nurse has completed an incident report. What is the primary purpose of this particular type of documentation? identifying risks and ensuring future safety for clients gauging the nurse's professional performance over time protecting the nurse and the hospital from litigation following up on the incident with other members of the care team

identifying risks and ensuring future safety for clients

An urgent care nurse is cleaning a forehead laceration on a 7-year-old. The mother is present. The child is crying and screaming. The nurse should: *tell the child, "It's OK to cry, but I need you to hold still." *ask the child to be less noisy because he is "scaring and bothering other children." *have the mother speak firmly to the child to correct the crying and screaming. *review safety measures that could have prevented the injury. *Close the door tightly and reassure the child, "I am being gentle and am almost done."

tell the child, "It's OK to cry, but I need you to hold still."

The nurse is caring for the family of a 9-year-old child with cerebral palsy. Which intervention will best improve communication between the nurse and the family? *giving direct answers quickly to the family *sharing cell phone numbers with the parents *using reflective listening techniques *saying the same thing in different ways

using reflective listening techniques

Which statement by the nurse reflects the nurse's attempt to establish rapport and reduce patient anxiety? *"Good morning, Mr. Jones. The last time you were here you were planning a vacation. Tell me about your trip." *"Bill, I have adjusted the room temperature to keep you comfortable during your assessment." *"Bill, I know the physical assessment takes a long time to complete; I will allow you a 10-minute break following the respiratory assessment." *"Mr. Jones, I need to stand at the computer to record your responses to the questions accurately during the assessment interview."

"Good morning, Mr. Jones. The last time you were here you were planning a vacation. Tell me about your trip."

During a therapy session, a client with anorexia tells the nurse, "I measured my thighs today. They are a quarter-inch larger than they were yesterday. I feel like a pig; I'm so fat." Which potential response by the nurse is most therapeutic? *"I don't think you are fat." *"Has something occurred that caused you to measure your thighs?" *"You are exactly the right weight for your height." *"You have always been very focused on your thighs. Is that the part of your body you like least?"

"Has something occurred that caused you to measure your thighs?"

A 35-year-old client with Down syndrome is on the nurse's unit following heart surgery. The client is very weak and has had difficulty with activities of daily living. Which statement is the best example of the nurse using advocacy as a style of client communication? *"I realize that eating makes you tired, but you need to eat to get healthy. Would you like to pick out your dinner menu?" *"You have to get out of bed; otherwise you may get a blood clot. Do you want to take a bath or shower?" *"If you do not get up and move around you may develop a blood clot. Wouldn't your family be so stressed if you had to stay in the hospital longer? Do you want to walk in the hall or in the courtyard?" *"I know that it has been difficult for you to walk to the bathroom to brush your teeth. How can we make this work for you?"

"I know that it has been difficult for you to walk to the bathroom to brush your teeth. How can we make this work for you?"