The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who has decided to move to a skilled nursing facility. The nurse assisted with the arrangements and, when leaving the room, touched the client on the shoulder
Which therapeutic technique was the nurse demonstrating? A) Therapeutic communication
B) Affective touch
C) Silence
D) Task-oriented contact
B
Feedback:
Affective touch is used to demonstrate concern or affection. Its intention is to communicate caring and support. Therapeutic communication and silence can be helpful in this situation but does not it into the scenario. Task-oriented "touch" involves the personal contact that is required when performing nursing procedures.
You might also like to view...
Milo, a 19-year-old, lives in an inner-city apartment complex. One late night he was walking home after hanging out with his friends
Before he knew what was happening, someone jumped Milo from behind and tried to get his wallet. A fight broke out, and the thief stabbed Milo in the abdomen before taking off. When the paramedics arrived, Milo was pale, sweating, and rolling restlessly on the ground. His pulse was 94 beats/minute and his blood pressure 115/82 mm Hg. He was rushed to the hospital where his treatment began immediately. Why is Milo presenting with pallor, diaphoresis, and restlessness? In spite of his blood loss, Milo's blood pressure was only slightly affected when the paramedics first found him. Describe how cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms serve to maintain homeostasis as long as possible in the early stages of shock. How does ADH contribute to compensation? What are the disadvantages of prolonged vasoconstriction in hypovolemic shock? If Milo's respirations were to become progressively deeper and more rapid, what physiological changes in the body would that indicate?
The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about venipuncture techniques and possible complications from the procedure. What can happen if the venipuncture device is left in the clients' vein too long?
A) Phlebitis can develop. B) Gangrene can set in. C) Necrosis of the skin will develop. D) Cold packs will need to be used to reduce the pain.
A 12-month-old child is scheduled to receive his immunizations according to the Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. The nurse prepares:
a. Hib #3, IPV #3, MMR #1, varicella #1, PCV #4, and yearly influenza. b. Hep B #2, DTaP #2, MMR #1, varicella #1, and yearly influenza. c. Hib #3, IPV #3, MMR #1, varicella #1, PCV #4 d. The same immunizations the child received at two, four, and six months of age.
The postpartum patient is suspected of having acute cystitis. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. High fever 2. Frequency 3. Suprapubic pain 4. Chills 5. Nausea and vomiting