NSGD2256 - ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT MIDTERM 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE YOUR
GRADES.
The nurse is having a therapeutic conversation with a patient
newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which communication
techniques will most likely prove effective for this
patient? Select all that apply.
A. The nurse presents a laminated poster to the patient that
depicts pictures of foods that would be on the low sodium
diet.
B. The nurse and patient engage in a humorous conversation
about the top ten "what not to eat when you are being treated
for hypertension."
C. The nurse gives the patient a sheet full of information and
asks the patient to read the information and let the nurse
know if they have any questions.
D. The nurse states the risk factors and statistics of patients
who do not take their medications as prescribed.
E. The nurse helps the patient identify weight loss goals that
are reasonable.
F. The nurse waits until the patient has been awake for a few
hours before beginning the teaching plan.
A. The nurse presents a laminated poster to the patient that
depicts pictures of foods that would be on the low sodium
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diet.
B. The nurse and patient engage in a humorous conversation
about the top ten "what not to eat when you are being treated
for hypertension."
E. The nurse helps the patient identify weight loss goals that
are reasonable.
F. The nurse waits until the patient has been awake for a few
hours before beginning the teaching plan.
Communication in professional nursing practice
encompasses a wide range of practices. Which is an
exemplar of communication in nursing practice? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Handoff/reporting
B. Assertive communication.
C. Therapeutic communication.
D. Passive-aggressive communication
E. Electronic health record documentation
A. Handoff/reporting
B. Assertive communication.
C. Therapeutic communication.
E. Electronic health record documentation
What is the most significant modifiable risk factor for the
development of impaired gas exchange?
Tobacco use
When reviewing the concept of gas exchange, how should
the nurse best describe the movement of oxygen and carbon
dioxide?