A nurse speaking to a patient who is depressed says, "So what you are saying is that you are feeling very sad today." What is this considered?
a. Listening
b. Sharing observations
c. Clarifying
d. Being available
C
By reflecting the meaning of the patient's statement, the nurse is using clarification. This tech-nique validates that the therapist understands what the patient is saying, and it provides valida-tion for the patient.
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A) Risk for activity intolerance related to the presence of a subclavian catheter B) Risk for infection related to the presence of a subclavian catheter C) Risk for loneliness related to need for isolation related to the presence of a subclavian catheter D) Risk for caregiver role strain related to the care of a subclavian catheter
The nurse manager is assessing current demographics of the facility's emergency department (ED) clients. Which population would most likely present to the ED for treatment of a tempera-ture and a sore throat?
a. Older adults b. Immunocompromised people c. Pediatric clients d. Underinsured people
A nurse caring for critically ill patients uses interventions to help patients maintain a sense of self. Which of the following are recommended interventions?
A) Disregard the patient's status. B) Do not use touch out of respect for the patient's privacy. C) Converse with the patient about his or her life experience. D) Do not acknowledge or allow expression of negative feelings.
Which of the following statements by caregivers of a preschooler would best indicate that the caregivers were paying attention to the teachings of the nurse on how to decrease the incidence of illnesses in their child?
a. "We don't let our child play with other children unless the caregivers assure us they are not ill." b. "Our child's temperature is taken every morning and every night, and if it is elevated, we call the health care practitioner." c. "We make certain that our child washes her hands after using the bathroom and before eating." d. "Our child takes a vitamin pill every day, eats a balanced diet, and takes sufficient fluids."