Author Question: A nurse can best communicate to a patient an interest in listening by: a. restating the feeling ... (Read 89 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse can best communicate to a patient an interest in listening by:

a. restating the feeling or thought the patient has expressed.
b. asking a direct question, such as Do you feel guilty?
c. expressing an opinion about the patient's problem.
d. saying I understand what you're saying.

Question 2

An immigrant from Korea who has stage 3 Alzheimer's disease lives with a daughter, an Oregon native, in her hometown. During a patient follow-up visit, the visiting nurse notices that the daughter seems exhausted and has begun to cry.

Which nurse response to the daughter would best reflect an understanding of the family's culture? a. Being expected to care for one's family can be a significant burden to bear..
b. You seem very tired. Respite care for a day or two each week might help you..
c. Caring for a loved one in need can be both a great honor and a great challenge..
d. There is a very nice nursing home not far from here. Your father might like it there..

pocatato · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Restating communicates to the patient that the nurse is listening and allows the patient to validate the nurse's understanding of what has been communicated. Restating is an active listening technique. Judgments should be suspended in a nurse-patient relationship. Closed-ended questions ask for specific information rather than showing understanding.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Korean culture stresses respect and duty towards one's aged family members. As a result, it would probably be very difficult for a Korean to consider placing an aged loved one in the care of strangers, even temporarily. Korean American caregivers are more likely to respond to and benefit from overtures that demonstrate understanding, empathy, and caring and from assistance to the caregiver as they provide care.