Which of the following best describes person-centered communication?- Nurselytic

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Which of the following best describes person-centered communication?

A. The nurse says to the person seeking care, “Why do you continue to drink when you know it is not good for you?” B. The nurse responds to person seeking care’s request for pain medicine by saying, “It is not time for your pain medicine. You had it hours ago.” C. The client says to the nurse, “I think my husband is cheating on me.” The nurse responds by saying, “You think your husband is cheating on you?” D. The client says to the nurse, “I can’t believe I have cancer.” The nurse responds by saying, “One of my closest friends had cancer and had to have chemotherapy.”

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Person-centered communication focuses on recognizing and clarifying the person's concerns, allowing the person to elaborate.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following best describes person-centered communication?

A. The nurse says to the person seeking care, “Why do you continue to drink when you know it is not good for you?” B. The nurse responds to person seeking care’s request for pain medicine by saying, “It is not time for your pain medicine. You had it hours ago.” C. The client says to the nurse, “I think my husband is cheating on me.” The nurse responds by saying, “You think your husband is cheating on you?” D. The client says to the nurse, “I can’t believe I have cancer.” The nurse responds by saying, “One of my closest friends had cancer and had to have chemotherapy.”

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Person-centered communication focuses on recognizing and clarifying the person's concerns, allowing the person to elaborate.

Question 3 of 5

Which person exceeds the recommended activity guidelines?

A. "A 36-year-old man who engages in bike riding and has a pulse rate of 137 during activity." B. "A 45-year-old woman who swims and has a pulse rate of 145 during activity." C. "A 50-year-old man who jogs and has a pulse rate of 120 during activity." D. "A 60-year-old woman who walks briskly and has a pulse rate of 125 during activity."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The optimal pulse rate for a 60-year-old woman during activity should not exceed 120.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a pregnant woman who has a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of 27. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the woman regarding weight gain during pregnancy?

A. “You should gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy.” B. “You should gain 15 to 25 pounds during your pregnancy.” C. “You should gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy.” D. “You should gain 28 to 40 pounds during your pregnancy.”

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Overweight women (BMI 25-29.9) should gain 15-25 pounds during pregnancy.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse working with a Hispanic family is explaining the plan for managing a child’s asthma to the child’s mother, father, and grandmother. To whom should the nurse direct the education?

A. Mother B. Father C. Grandmother D. Parents and grandmother

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cultural factors influence decision-making, so education should be directed to all adults involved.

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