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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
What is the purpose of a nurse providing appropriate feedback?
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
A client who frequently exhibits angry outbursts is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which appropriate feedback should a nurse provide when this client experiences an angry outburst?
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
A client diagnosed with dependent personality disorder states, “Do you think I should move from my parent’s house and get a job?” Which nursing response is most appropriate?
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
When interviewing a client, which nonverbal behavior should a nurse employ?
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
A mother rescues two of her four children from a house fire. In the emergency department, she cries, “I should have gone back in to get them. I should have died, not them.” What is the nurse’s best response?
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
A newly admitted client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) washes hands continually. This behavior prevents unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation?
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would be effective in the planning phase of the nursing process?
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
A client tells the nurse, “I feel bad because my mother does not want me to return home after I leave the hospital.” Which nursing response is therapeutic?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
A client’s younger daughter is ignoring curfew. The client states, “I’m afraid she will get pregnant.” The nurse responds, “Hang in there. Don’t you think she has a lot to learn about life?” This is an example of which communication block?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
A client is struggling to explore and solve a problem. Which nursing statement would verbalize the implication of the client’s actions?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
The nurse asks a newly admitted client, “What can we do to help you?” What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
A student nurse tells the instructor, “I’m concerned that when a client asks me for advice I won’t have a good solution.” Which should be the nursing instructor’s best response?
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
A student nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch when communicating with clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Which statement by the instructor best provides information about this aspect of therapeutic communication?
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing?
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
After fasting from 10 p.m. the previous evening, a client finds out that the blood test has been canceled. The client swears at the nurse and states, “You are incompetent!” Which is the nurse’s best response?
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client’s feelings and concerns?
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
A client on an in-patient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, “I should have died because I am totally worthless.” In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nurse’s initial response?
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
A client states, “You won’t believe what my husband said to me during visiting hours. He has no right treating me that way.” Which nursing response would best assess the situation that occurred?
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
A client slammed a door on the unit several times. The nurse responds, “You seem angry.” The client states, “I’m not angry.” What therapeutic communication technique has the nurse employed and what defense mechanism is the client unconsciously demonstrating?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which of the following individuals are communicating a message? Select all that apply.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which nursing statement is an example of offering a general lead?
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