What is the primary focus of communication during the nurseclient ...

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What is the primary focus of communication during the nurseclient relationship?
 
  A) Time available to the nurse
  B) Nursing activity to be performed
  C) Client and client needs
  D) Environment of the client

Question 2

What action by the nurse will facilitate the helping relationship during the orientation phase?
 
  A) Providing assistance to meet activities of daily living
  B) Introducing oneself to the client by name
  C) Designing a specific teaching plan of care
  D) Preparing for termination of the relationship

[bubulittle310@msn.cn]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Communication in the nurseclient relationship should focus on the client and patient needs, not on the nurse or an activity in which the nurse is engaged.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
In the orientation phase of the helping relationship, the nurse and patient meet and learn to identify each other by name. It is especially important that the nurse introduce herself or himself to the patient during this phase.

[bucstennis@aim.com]

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