Author Question: A nurse is attempting to develop good rapport with an elderly client. Which technique would be most ... (Read 86 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is attempting to develop good rapport with an elderly client. Which technique would be most effective to help develop rapport?

A) Refer to the client as Grandpa.
B) Be firm when instructing the client.
C) Change the subject when the client indicates disinterest in the treatment.
D) Address the client as Mr. followed by last name.

Question 2

A nurse is dressing the wound of a client with a pressure ulcer. Which nursing interaction best demonstrates concern for this client?

A) Explaining the procedure for dressing the wound
B) Informing the client of actions to be taken
C) Telling the client that recovery will be soon
D) Indicating to the client an understanding of the client's discomfort

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The nurse can develop a rapport and effectively communicate with the client by addressing the client as Mr. followed by his last name. The nurse should show respect for the client's seniority and self-esteem. The nurse should not refer to the client as Grandpa, because it is disrespectful and offends the client. The nurse does not need to be firm when instructing the client, nor should the nurse change the subject when the client indicates disinterest in the treatment because these will not help in developing a rapport or communicating effectively with the client.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Indicating to the client an understanding of the client's discomfort demonstrates concern for the client. Explaining the procedure for dressing the wound and informing the client of actions to be taken helps the client to participate in the nursing care. Telling the client that he or she will recover soon would not be appropriate because it could be offering empty reassurances.