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mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client who speaks Chinese, and the nurse does not speak Chinese. An appropriate approach for communication with this client includes what?

A) Using a caring voice and repeating messages frequently
B) Speaking directly and loudly to the client
C) Avoiding the use of gesture or play-acting
D) Writing messages for the client and offering him a dictionary for translation.

Question 2

A group of nursing students is working together on a presentation for their clinical instructor. One student in the group participates by arguing and attempting to block each step of the process of this presentation.

The student's behavior is causing frustration for the others and slowing their progress. Which of the following best describes the role this individual student is playing in relationship to the group dynamics?

A) Self-serving
B) Task-oriented
C) Maintenance
D) Group-building

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Approaches to use when a client speaks a different language include speaking slowly and distinctly, and avoiding loud voices. Use a caring voice, keeping messages simple, and repeat messages frequently. The use of a language dictionary by the nurse is appropriate, but writing messages and asking the client to translate is not an appropriate approach. Gestures, pictures, and play-acting help the client understand.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The student's behavior is best described as self-serving. Self-serving roles advance the needs of individual members at the group's expense. Task-oriented roles focus on the work to be completed. Group-building or maintenance roles focus on the well-being of the people doing the work.