The nurse relates some difficult information about health status ...

[Beheh]

The nurse relates some difficult information about health status to a client who is already upset. The nurse says, I am so sorry you are having to hear this bad news so soon after losing your sister, and begins to cry along with the client.
 
  In this situation the nurse's verbal and nonverbal communications would be considered: a. congruent c. sympathetic
  b. inappropriate d. therapeutic

Question 2

A nurse is to insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client. After thorough hand hygiene, which of these techniques should the nurse use?
 
  a. Cleanse the client's perineal area before catheter insertion.
  b. Establish and maintain a sterile field before and during catheter insertion.
  c. Don gloves before positioning the client for catheter insertion.
  d. Wear cap, gown, gloves, and goggles during the catheter insertion.

[CourtneyCNorton]

Answer to Question 1

A
It is important for nurses to observe verbal and nonverbal messages, both their own and those of clients, and to follow through to clarify these messages. The nurse needs to determine if the client's verbal and nonverbal communications would be considered congruent, or sending the same message.

Answer to Question 2

B
Surgical asepsis is the use of sterile technique to eliminate all microorganisms and spores from an object or area and includes surgical handwashing, establishing and maintaining sterile fields, donning surgical garb, and applying sterile gloves. Surgical aseptic technique is used in operating rooms, in labor and delivery, and in preparation and use of a sterile field and equipment for bedside procedures such as inserting a urinary catheter or changing a sterile dressing.

[Beheh]

Thank you!

[CourtneyCNorton]

Always glad to help...