Exam 2 ATI practice And Detailed Answers

Exam 2 ATI practice And Detailed Answers • A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have to check with my wife and see if she thinks I am ready to go home." The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client? o Pacing o Reflecting o Paraphrasing o Restating - ANS Reflecting- directs the focus of the conversation back to the client so that he can explore his own feelings • Which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the communication technique of active listening (SATA) o Use an open posture o Write down what the client says to avoid forgetting details o Establish and maintain eye contact o Nod in agreement with the client throughout the conversation o Respond positively when giving feedback - ANS o Use an open posture open posture, face the client, leaning forward demonstrate active listening o Establish and maintain eye contact active listening o Respond positively when giving feedback active listening A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about his impending discharge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? (SATA) o You will do great! You just have to get used to it. o Why are you worried about going home? o Your daily routines will be different when you get home. o Tell me about your support system you'll have after you leave the hospital o Let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys swimming. - ANS o Your daily routines will be different when you get home. reality o Tell me about your support system you'll have after you leave the hospital open-ended questions o Let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys swimming. Offering self • Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping relationship with a client? o Make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and the client o Encourage the client to communicate his thoughts and feelings. o Give the nurse-client communication no time limits. o Allow communication to occur spontaneously throughout the nurse-client relationship. - ANS o Encourage the client to communicate his thoughts and feelings. Therapeutic communication • A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in a chair. To facilitate effective communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take? o Touch the child's arm o Sit at eye level with the child o Stand facing the child o Stand with a relaxed posture - ANS Sit at eye level with the child- facilitate communication