Author Question: Nursing activities that represent the various characteristics of the nursing process includes the ... (Read 59 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Nursing activities that represent the various characteristics of the nursing process includes the nurse's:

1. Notifying the surgeon that a postoperative client is experiencing an increase in temperature.
2. Advocating for a client who is mentally incapable of expressing her needs.
3. Deciding to increase a client's nasal oxygen based on his current pulse oxygenation levels.
4. Documenting all clients' pain level responses after the administration of pain medication.
5. Attending in-services on a new hydraulic lift to be used to support safe client care.

Question 2

A nurse implementing effective communication guidelines during an assessment interview when:

1. Looking directly at the client to ensure good eye contact.
2. Managing the conversation to avoid periods of silence.
3. Providing personal experiences to help the client focus.
4. Sitting in a chair next to the client who is in bed.
5. Keeping arms unfolded and in a relaxed position.

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The nursing process has distinctive characteristics that include being dynamic so as to respond to clients' ever-changing needs.
Rationale 2: The nursing process has distinctive characteristics that include being client-centered, as evidenced by actions such as acting as the client's advocate.
Rationale 3: The nursing process has distinctive characteristics that include decision making that enables the nurse to respond to the changing health status of the client.
Rationale 4: The nursing process has distinctive characteristics that include universal applicability of care.
Rationale 5: This is a nursing responsibility but not necessarily a characteristic of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: Communication guidelines for a therapeutic interview would include establishing eye contact, since doing so shows interest and focus on the client.
Rationale 2: Communication guidelines for a therapeutic interview would not include the avoidance of silence, since silence has therapeutic value.
Rationale 3: Communication guidelines for a therapeutic interview would not include personal experiences or opinions, since they can be viewed as a form of pressure by the client.
Rationale 4: Communication guidelines for a therapeutic interview would include sitting at the client's eye level, since doing so helps create a sense of equality between the nurse and client.
Rationale 5: Communication guidelines for a therapeutic interview would include assuming a relaxed posture, since doing so conveys a non-threatening environment.