A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client with diabetes about diet and blood sugar monitoring. This is an example of:
a. intrapersonal communication.
b. group communication.
c. therapeutic communication.
d. interpersonal communication.
Question 2
A nurse observes a client pacing the halls and it appears that the client has been crying. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
a. consider the behavior as a normal reaction to illness.
b. validate the nurse's perceptions with the client.
c. discuss the client's actions with another nurse for verification.
d. discuss the day's schedule with the client to decrease anxiety.