Communications

a nurse is admitting an older adult client who has pneumonia. The client's daughter, who cares for her father at home, says to the nurse, "I'm so glad he is here. You can take much better care of him than I can." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"It is not easy to care for an older parent".

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a biopsy of a mass in one of his testicles. The client asks, "Do you think the doctor will find cancer?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"It must be difficult for you to know what the doctor will find."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The client becomes quiet and withdrawn and says to the nurse, "What do you think people will say about me when I'm gone?" Nurse response?

"The thought of having breast cancer must seem hopeless."

A client is admitted from hone to a skilled nursing facility with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. While speaking with the admitting nurse, the client's wife begins to cry and says, "I never thought it would come to this. I feel so guilty bringing my husband here." nurse response?

"This has been a difficult time for you."

A nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction. The client tells the nurse that she does not think she can remain on a low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"What is it about the low-cholesterol diet that concerns you?"

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new ileostomy. The client states, "I'd rather be dead than has to live with this all my life. "nurse response?

"You appear upset. Would you like to talk?"

a nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemo. The child's parent is upset and says, " I just cant believe my child is going to lose her beautiful hair". Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You are feeling a sense of loss right now."

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "There is no one in the world who cares about me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You are feeling totally alone and without support?"

A nurse is caring for a client who has a reputation for being demanding of the nursing staff. The nurse says to the charge nurse, "I can't believe I have to care for this client again today!" Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?

"You are upset about having this client assigned to you today."

a nurse is caring for a client in premature labor who is not responding to tocolytic therapy. The client says to the nurse, "I am so worries about my baby." which response should the nurse make?

"You are very frightened for your baby."

A nurse is caring for a client who is preparing to perform a return demonstration of a subcutaneous injection of medication for the second time. The client hesitates and says, "I'm not sure I can do this." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You did great last time. Give it a try."

A nurse is caring for a client when the client's son enters the room and states, "You people can't do anything right. Ever since my father was admitted, it has been one mistake after another. I am taking him out of here." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You feel that your father is not receiving appropriate care?"

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of terminal cancer. When the nurse enters the room to set up bath equipment, the client says, "I'm not an invalid, you know. I can take care of myself. Get out and leave me alone." Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

"You seem upset. Let's talk about your concerns."

A nurse informs the mother of a premature newborn that the provider will not be discharging them today as he had discussed. The mother states, "I know I shouldn't let it get me down." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"you seem upset"

A nurse is admitting an older client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The client's daughteris present and tells the nurse that her father will become uncooperative if he is not able to follow his usual routines. Nurse actions?

Ask the daughter what routines her father follows at home.

A nurse is caring for a client who has no family present and is upset by recent news that a current treatment has not been effective. The nurse states, "I'm going to stay with you until your family is able to get here." Which of the following communication techniques is the nurse using?

Offering self

A nurse is caring for a client and asks, "How are you?" The client responds, "My leg still hurts." Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse use first?

Seek clarification

A nurse is caring for a client who just received news that his grandparent died. The client is crying and has buried his face in a pillow. The appropriate nursing response is to

Sit quietly with the client for a short time.

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a diagnostic evaluation following an episode of chest pain. The client tells the nurse, "I am not sick, and I want to go home!" which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Tell me if I am correct in understand that you feel well

A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. The child's parent is upset and says, "I just can't believe my child is going to lose her beautiful hair!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

you are feeling a sense of lose right now