Which of the following are the most common ways someone can avoid barriers to effective communication?
a. Match verbal and non-verbal cues.
b. Convey empathy.
c. Make sure all information is provided.
d. Listen carefully, ask questions and providefeedback.
d
Listening, asking questions and providing feedback are
the most common strategies used to avoid different communication barriers.
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An adolescent tells you that it is taboo in his family to use credit cards. You would interpret this to mean which of the following?
A) His parents do not use credit cards. B) His parents probably have few credit cards. C) The family is wealthy. D) The adolescent is too young to apply for a credit card.
A patient on a medical-surgical floor is unhappy with the care he is receiving from his physician and wants to speak to someone about it. Who should his nurse consult first
a. The director of medical-surgical nursing b. The patient's physician c. The nurse's immediate supervisor d. Another nurse on the floor
An older adult client is being discharged with multiple new prescriptions. Which strategies could the home health nurse employ to encourage adherence?
1. Communicate the purpose the new medications serve toward treatment of the condition. 2. Ensure the medication is dispensed in containers that are easily opened. 3. Make sure all drugs are clearly labeled with instructions. 4. Place daily follow-up phone calls to high-risk older clients. 5. Simplify the regimen to twice-a-day dosing and reduce the number of medications the older client must take.
The nurse is admitting a toddler with the diagnosis of juvenile hypothyroidism. Which is a common clinical manifestation of this disorder?
a. Insomnia b. Diarrhea c. Dry skin d. Accelerated growth