Author Question: The nurse understands that blocks to therapeutic communication include what? (Select all that ... (Read 23 times)

Tazate · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse understands that blocks to therapeutic communication include what? (Select all that apply.)

a. Socializing
b. Use of silence
c. Using clichs
d. Defending a situation
e. Using open-ended questions

Question 2

The nurse is performing an oral examination on a preschool child. Which strategies should the nurse use to encourage the child to open the mouth for the examination? (Select all that apply.)

a. Lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab.
b. Perform the examination in front of a mirror.
c. Let the child examine someone else's mouth first.
d. Have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath.
e. Use a tongue blade to help the child open his or her mouth.

snackralk · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Blocks to communication include socializing, using clichs, and defending a situation. Use of silence and using open-ended questions are therapeutic communication techniques.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
To encourage a child to open the mouth for examination, the nurse can lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab, perform the examination in front of a mirror, let the child examine someone else's mouth first, and have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath. A tongue blade may elicit the gag reflex and should not be used.