Effective communication techniques the nurse can use during the interview process include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Restating d. Probing
b. Reflecting e. Sequencing
c. Clarifying f. Defending
A, B, C, E
Effective communication techniques for interviewing include restating, reflecting, clarifying, and sequencing. Additional techniques include making observations, interpreting, and summarizing.
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The LPN/LVN selects nursing interventions to continue during which stage of the nursing process?
1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Intervention 4. Evaluation 5.
The nurse suspects a client is demonstrating negative symptoms of schizophrenia and will be a challenge to treat because of which barriers?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client feels that the symptoms are normal. 2. Family members feel the client is going through a period of depression. 3. The client is suspicious of the motives of the health care provider. 4. Family members have labeled the client as lazy. 5. The client is indifferent to obtaining help.
When obtaining a client's history, a nurse determines that the client has been experiencing delusions and hallucinations for the past 3 months, which has caused some problems in his ability to function at work
He also is exhibiting catatonic excitement, echopraxia, loose associations, and pressured speech. The nurse suspects which of the following? A) Schizophrenia B) Schizoaffective disorder C) Brief Psychotic disorder D) Schizophreniform disorder
A nurse is meeting with an attorney to discuss potentially reporting a serious situation that she has identified at the hospital where she works. This nurse realizes her actions may have serious consequences
Which statements indicate possible consequences for whistle-blowing? (Select all that apply.) A) She may lose her job. B) She may face ligation. C) She may lose friends. D) She may be forced to work extra overtime. E) She may be forced to publicly apologize to the accused.