A 75-year-old woman visits a healthcare facility for a routine physical checkup. When obtaining the client's medical history, which of the following points should the nurse keep in mind while communicating with the client?
A) Address the client as "dear" or use similar terms to display affection.
B) Let the client speak about various topics to make her feel comfortable.
C) Use direct, open-ended questions rather than inquiries that result in "yes" or "no."
D) Speak loudly so that the client has no problems understanding the instructions.
C
You might also like to view...
The leading cause of death and disability during childhood is:
1. Cerebral palsy. 2. Myelodysplasia. 3. Infections of the brain. 4. Traumatic brain injury.
A nurse calls a physician and after identifying herself and the patient, the nurse informs the physician that the patient is vomiting and complaining of abdominal pain. Which component of SBAR communication is being used in this situation?
a. Situation b. Background c. Assessment d. Recommendation
The nurse is discussing self-breast examinations with a 20-year-old client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further education?
1. "I should examine my breasts on the first day of my menstrual period.". 2. "The fact that I have breast implants does not negate my need to perform a monthly self-breast examination.". 3. "Lying down will help me to feel all of my breast tissue.". 4. "A firm ridge in the lower curve of my breast is normal.".
Which of the following is not a method of treating parkinsonism which may develop from the continued use of a phenothiazine?
A. Administering a dopamine agonist B. Administering a centrally acting anticholinergic drug C. Completely stopping the use of phenothiazine for treatment D. Reducing the dosage of phenothiazine