The nurse working with members of a support group for rape trauma victims focuses the discussion
by saying "What ways have members handled the problem of fear of being alone with men?" This
communication technique can be correctly identified
as
a. feedback.
b. reflecting.
c. questioning.
d. clarification.
C
Questioning asks for information and encourages members to discuss the subject extensively. Option
A: Feedback gives members information about behaviors. Option B: Reflecting highlights
information to emphasize it or check it for accuracy. Option D: Clarification checks the meaning of
an interaction or statement and serves to decrease misunderstandings.
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1. Suction the client. 2. Contact the health care provider. 3. Increase the oxygen. 4. Start dopamine.
A client who is on postoperative day 1 after abdominal surgery is requesting a back rub. The nurse realizes this care should be provided by
1. the registered nurse. 2. unlicensed assistive personnel. 3. no one, because the client cannot assume the prone position. 4. the physician.
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a. Reye syndrome b. Carditis c. Nephritis d. Arthritis e. Pneumonia