Author Question: The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of ... (Read 34 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of exchange:

a. lets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient.
b. encourages sharing of intimate details.
c. establishes the nurse's role as a health care provider.
d. blocks more meaningful therapeutic communication.

Question 2

The nurse communicating with an older adult who has a hearing impairment will improve reception by speaking:

a. in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
b. more loudly from several feet away.
c. normally with exaggerated hand gestures.
d. in a low tone, bending close to the patient.