ATI RN
Client Centered Care in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
After determining a nursing diagnosis of acute pain, the nurse develops the following appropriate client-centered goal:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The goal 'Pain intensity reported as a 3 or less during hospital stay' is measurable and objective, making it an appropriate client-centered goal for acute pain. It sets a clear, quantifiable target for pain management that can be evaluated during the hospital stay.
Question 2 of 5
The family of a patient in a burn unit asks the nurse for information. The nurse sits with the family and discusses their concerns. What type of communication is this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interpersonal communication occurs between two or more people, such as the nurse and the family, addressing their concerns directly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is sitting near a patient while conducting a health history. The patient keeps edging away from the nurse. What might this mean in terms of personal space?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient’s movement away suggests discomfort with the nurse’s proximity, indicating a breach of personal space.
Question 4 of 5
What is the goal of the nurse in a helping relationship with a patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The helping relationship aims to empower the patient to set and reach personal health goals, fostering independence and well-being.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who is discharging a patient is terminating the helping relationship. Which of the following actions might the nurse perform in this phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: E: Reviewing goal achievement evaluates the relationship’s success. F: Facilitating transition to another provider ensures continuity. A and B occur in orientation, C and D in working phase.