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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse is working with a patient and attempts to communicate effectively with him or her. Techniques the nurse can use to help communication include (select all that apply):
 
  A.
  Clarifying terms.
  B.
  Remaining silent.
  C.
  Asking open-ended questions.
  D.
  Offering false reassurance
  E.
  Discouraging the person from expressing feelings that are unacceptable.

Question 2

Advising, asking closed-ended questions, and changing the subject are examples of ________________ to therapeutic communication.
 
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upturnedfurball

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
Effective communication between the nurse and the patient includes approaches that give the patient opportunities to express himself or herself.

Answer to Question 2

blocks or barriers
These blocks to communication interfere with patient-nurse interaction to inhibit good communication.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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