Author Question: Which of the following would be considered a barrier to a nurse's effective communication? Select ... (Read 130 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Which of the following would be considered a barrier to a nurse's effective communication? Select all that apply.

a. Interrupting d. Experiencing stress
b. Attentive listening e. Developing trust
c. Being defensive f. Offering false reassurance

Question 2

Which order should be considered to have the highest priority when delivering care to a patient?

a. Albuterol treatment for a patient complaining of shortness of breath
b. IV diuretic for a patient in heart failure
c. Sliding-scale short-acting insulin
d. Antihypertensive for a patient admitted with negative cardiac enzymes

essyface1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, F
Barriers to effective communication include interrupting, being defensive, and offering false
reassurance. When an individual is experiencing stress, this may become a barrier to effective
communication. Attentive listening, developing trust, clarifying, using silence, and providing
information are strategies which will facilitate communication.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The patient's respiratory status has changed, so ABCs should be used to deter-mine the highest priority medication administration.
B Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.
C Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.
D Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.