The nurse is interviewing the client. The nurse states, Can you ...

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The nurse is interviewing the client. The nurse states, Can you tell me exactly how you feel when you are having difficulty catching your breath? Which communication technique is the nurse specifically using during this client interaction?
 
  1. Focusing.
  2. Attending.
  3. Paraphrasing.
  4. Summarizing.

Question 2

The nurse recently gave birth to a stillborn infant. During the pre-interaction stage, the nurse learns that the client has had five elective abortions performed while she was in high school and college.
 
  Which nursing actions are appropriate to help the nurse prepare emotionally for the initial interview with this client?
  Select all that apply.
  1. The nurse speaks with one of her nursing peers and sets up a time to role-play the interview.
  2. The nurse writes in her journal regarding her fears about meeting with the client.
  3. The nurse makes an appointment to meet with her counselor prior to the interview.
  4. The nurse should remain very quiet during the interview so that the initial interview will only last for a brief time.
  5. The nurse creates a list of her own goals to accomplish during the interview with this client.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Focusing is used to help the client zero in on a subject or get in touch with feelings. Attending is when the nurse gives the client undivided attention. Paraphrasing or clarifying is when the nurse restates the client's basic message to test whether it was understood. Summarizing is when the nurse ties together the various messages that the client has communicated throughout the interview.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

The nurse should speak with one of her nursing peers to role-play how the interview may proceed. The nurse can write in a journal about some of her fears regarding the upcoming meeting with the client. The nurse can make an appointment to speak with her counselor about her feelings prior to the interview. The nurse can create a list of goals to accomplish during the interview. The nurse will not be able to elicit an adequate amount of information if she is focusing only on being quiet during the interview.