1. A client is struggling to explore and solve a problem. Which nursing statement would
verbalize the implication of the client's actions?
2. A) you seem to be motivated in changing your behavior
3. B) How will these changes affect your families relationships
4. c) Why dont you make a list of behaviors you need to change
5. D) The team recommends that you only make one behavioral change at a time
6. family - ANS-A
7. A new mother is undergoing a breast biopsy. She expressed to the nurse that if she
loses her breast, her husband will no longer find her attractive. Which of the following
is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
8. A. "Relax, they aren't going to remove your breast. You are just having a biopsy."
9. B. "You should focus on your children and not worry about your husband."
10. C. " You seem to be concerned that your husband's feelings about you might
change."
11. D. "Why don't you wait to see your husband's reaction before you get upset." -
ANS-C
12. A nurse is coming onto her shift and is receiving bedside report when the night nurse
is inappropriately gossiping out the patient about the room, which responds would be
best by the day shift nurse?
13. 1. *Continue gossiping*
14. 2."I feel that this information is irrelevant."
15. 3. "You are so rude to make assumptions."
16. 4. "I'm telling the charge nurse that you are violating HIPPA." - ANS-2.
17. As Jane speaks with the team, she learns why the staff members have had difficulty
following policies. Which of these would be considered barriers to effective
communication?
18. 1. The charge nurse is unavailable to help the nurses when they have questions
about policies.
19. 2. Some staff are afraid to ask particular charge nurses for help for fear of retribution.
20. 3. The use of acronyms is confusing to staff members who are new to the unit.
21. 4. All of the above. - ANS-4.
22. Nurses must perform effective communication with the health care teams and other
nurses for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.
23. 1. Reduce the risk of errors to the patient.
24. 2. Provide best level of care for the patient.
25. 3. Improve the nurse's status with the health care team.
26. 4. Improve patient outcomes and prevent complications.
27. 5. Prevent issues that need to be reported to outside agencies. - ANS-1, 2, 4
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