Author Question: The pregnant woman tells the nurse, I think something may be wrong with my pregnancy. Which ... (Read 87 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The pregnant woman tells the nurse, I think something may be wrong with my pregnancy. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

a. Most women worry; I felt the same way when I was pregnant.
b. Tell me more about what concerns you about this pregnancy.
c. That is a very common concern, but your pregnancy will turn out just fine.
d. You should focus on taking care of yourself and not worry so much.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about behaviors that can block or open lines of communication. Which behaviors open the lines of communication? (Select all that apply).

a. Sitting at the bedside
b. Leaning forward with arms relaxed
c. Acknowledging the client's comments or feelings
d. Self-disclosing about your personal birth experience
e. Holding a laptop computer in front of your body during an interview

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Questioning is a therapeutic communication technique in which additional information is elicited by using open-ended questions. The remaining options are examples of three behaviors that block communicationinappr opriate self-disclosure, providing false reassurance, and giving advice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C

Behaviors that open the lines of communication can be described as attending behaviors, which convey the nurse's interest and a sincere desire to understand. Acknowledging the client's comments or feelings is an attending behavior. Nonverbal behaviors are just as powerful as spoken words. The nurse should convey an open attitude, such as sitting at the bedside and leaning forward with arms relaxed while listening. Self-disclosing is inappropriate and closes lines of communication. Holding a laptop on your lap during the interview process is putting a barrier between the nurse and client.