A nurse and her client are engaged in meaningful conversation when suddenly there is silence between the two. To facilitate effective client-centered communication, the nurse should:- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

A nurse and her client are engaged in meaningful conversation when suddenly there is silence between the two. To facilitate effective client-centered communication, the nurse should:

A. ask the person what he is thinking, so they can understand each other. B. restate what the person said before silence ensued, to get clarification. C. change the subject to one that is more pleasant for the person to discuss. D. wait quietly to give the person time to reflect where he wants to lead the conversation.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Silence allows the person to reflect on what is being discussed or experienced and lets the nurse know that they are ready to continue when the client is ready.

Question 2 of 5

A pregnant woman is having a TORCH screening done at today’s prenatal visit. She states she is anxious to get the results back because she recently had unprotected sex with someone she just met and is afraid she might have HIV. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?

A. “You will know your HIV status in about 1 week when the results come back.” B. “You will require additional testing for HIV as it is not tested for with the TORCH screen.” C. “You will need to be tested for HIV after you deliver because pregnancy can produce false HIV results.” D. “You need to be exposed for at least 6 months before being tested for HIV in order for the results to be accurate.”

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: TORCH screening does not test for HIV. The woman will need additional testing for HIV.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following ethnic groups has a disproportionately high death rate from unintentional injuries and suicide?

A. American Indian/Alaska Native Americans B. Asian Americans C. Latino/Hispanic Americans D. Black/African Americans

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: American Indian/Alaska Native Americans have high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, often due to life stresses and substance abuse.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is educating a group of adults about stress management strategies. Which of the following examples would the nurse include in the presentation?

A. Participation in a swimming class B. Keeping a food diary as part of a weight reduction program C. Joining a smoking cessation support group D. Setting a goal of walking one mile a day

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: All these strategies are effective stress reduction techniques, but swimming provides both relaxation and physical exercise.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing education about improving self-awareness to a small group of women who have been victims of domestic violence. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the clients do first to improve their self-awareness?

A. Use self-disclosure to share aspects of self. B. Listen to and learn from others. C. Listen to oneself and pay attention to emotions, thoughts, and reactions. D. Use others to bounce back your own thoughts and recollections.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first step in improving self-awareness is to listen to oneself and pay attention to emotions, thoughts, and reactions.

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