Chapter 7: Nurse?Client Relationships - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Silence is the art of remaining quiet. One of its therapeutic uses is to encourage a client's verbal communication. Affective touch is typically used to demonstrate concern or affection. Its intention is to communicate caring and support. The nurse uses affective touch therapeutically in many situations, including when a client is uncomfortable.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The affective learner learns best when presented with information that appeals to feelings, beliefs, and values. Cognitive learners process information best by listening to or reading facts and descriptions. The psychomotor learner prefers to learn by doing. There is no learning style classified as cultural.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Learning capacity is a person's intellectual ability to understand, remember, and apply new information. Learning style is the manner in which a person best comprehends new information. Learning needs are the skills and concepts that the client and family must acquire to restore, maintain, or promote health. Motivation is the desire to acquire new information.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An example of a positive interpretation of body language is the tilt of the head. Negative examples of body language include a clenched jaw, crossed arms, and rubbing the nose.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Complying with the therapeutic regimen is a client responsibility. Remaining nonjudgmental, functioning as an advocate, and performing a prescribed skill safely are nurse responsibilities.