ATI: RN Communication Assessment
A nurse calls the unit to say that they will be late for their shift. The
charge nurse responds, "Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After
hanging up the phone, the charge nurse then says to staff at the nurses'
station 1'm tired of that nurse always being late. I wish someone would
do something about their tardiness." Which of the following
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communication styles is the charge nurse demonstrating? -
-Passive-aggressive
A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is
drowsy and opens their eyes to verbal stimuli but is unable to
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communicate their pain level. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - -Use an alternative method for determining the
client's pain level.
A nurse is instructing a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This
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action represents which of the following phases of the nurse-client
relationship? - -Exploitation
A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if
they need anything. The client continues to watch the television, which is
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at a loud volume. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
-Lower the volume on the television.
A nurse is planning to teach new assistive personnel (AP) how to use a
bedside glucose monitor to check a client's blood glucose level. The
nurse will include a 30-min face-to-face lecture and a written copy of the
step-by-step procedure. Which of the following modes of communication
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is the nurse using in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.) -
-Verbal is correct.
Written is correct.
Nonverbal is correct.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has hypertension
during a follow-up appointment and is focusing on the client's ability to
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