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What is the significance of humor in the nurse-client relationship?
What is the significance of humor in the nurse-client relationship?
- To confuse clients and hinder communication
- To discourage clients from sharing their feelings
- To help clients adjust to difficult and painful situations (correct)
- To create tension and conflict in difficult situations
How can nurses foster credibility in their interactions with clients?
How can nurses foster credibility in their interactions with clients?
- By being dishonest and unreliable
- By avoiding building trust with clients
- By being inconsistent and unpredictable
- By being consistent, dependable, and honest (correct)
What is the purpose of altering spoken messages according to client cues?
What is the purpose of altering spoken messages according to client cues?
- To foster misunderstandings
- To promote effective communication (correct)
- To discourage client participation
- To confuse the client
How does laughter contribute to reducing tension in a crisis according to MacDonald (2004)?
How does laughter contribute to reducing tension in a crisis according to MacDonald (2004)?
Which nonverbal communication form often begins the communication process?
Which nonverbal communication form often begins the communication process?
What is the importance of posture and gait in nonverbal communication?
What is the importance of posture and gait in nonverbal communication?
What is the major task of the nurse during the opening phase of the relationship?
What is the major task of the nurse during the opening phase of the relationship?
Why is it important for the nurse to explain their role during the relationship initiation?
Why is it important for the nurse to explain their role during the relationship initiation?
Which type of questions are helpful when the client initiates the relationship?
Which type of questions are helpful when the client initiates the relationship?
What should the nurse's attitude be during the opening phase to help put the client at ease?
What should the nurse's attitude be during the opening phase to help put the client at ease?
During the opening phase, what does the nurse help the client with, considering the client may not see the problem clearly?
During the opening phase, what does the nurse help the client with, considering the client may not see the problem clearly?
What is a key skill required from the nurse during the introductory phase of the relationship?
What is a key skill required from the nurse during the introductory phase of the relationship?
What is the primary purpose of a nurse using personal statements when interacting with a client?
What is the primary purpose of a nurse using personal statements when interacting with a client?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral component of genuineness for a nurse?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral component of genuineness for a nurse?
When a client says, "I am stupid and clumsy," what is the most appropriate response from the nurse to demonstrate concreteness?
When a client says, "I am stupid and clumsy," what is the most appropriate response from the nurse to demonstrate concreteness?
What is the purpose of confrontation in the nurse-client relationship?
What is the purpose of confrontation in the nurse-client relationship?
In the facilitation and action phase of the nurse-client relationship, who has the primary responsibility for making decisions and taking action?
In the facilitation and action phase of the nurse-client relationship, who has the primary responsibility for making decisions and taking action?
During the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, what is a common experience for both parties?
During the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, what is a common experience for both parties?
