Author Question: Throughout the nursing process communication is used. During the evaluation phase, communi-cation is ... (Read 46 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Throughout the nursing process communication is used. During the evaluation phase, communi-cation is specifically used by the nurse to:

1. Delegate activities to other staff members
2. Validate the client's health and wellness needs
3. Acquire both verbal and nonverbal client feedback
4. Document expected outcomes and planned interventions

Question 2

There are a number of variables that may influence the client's communication with the health care team. Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal variable?

1. Postoperative discomfort
2. An extremely warm room
3. A talkative roommate
4. A loud television

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The nurse and client determine whether the plan of care has been successful by evaluating the client communication outcomes established during planning. This process involves acquiring ver-bal and nonverbal feedback. Delegation is not the purpose of communication in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Delegation is more likely to be used in the implementation phase of the nursing process. Validation of the client's needs is not why the nurse specifically uses com-munication in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Validation of the client's needs is of-ten determined when data are gathered during the assessment phase of the nursing process. Documenting expected outcomes and planned interventions is part of the planning phase of the nursing process, not the evaluation phase.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Interpersonal variables are factors within both the sender and receiver that influence communica-tion. An example of an interpersonal variable is postoperative discomfort. An extremely warm room is an example of an environmental variable that may affect communication. A talkative roommate is an example of an environmental variable that may affect communication because of the lack of privacy and distraction. Noise, such as a loud television, is an example of an environ-mental variable that may affect communication.