Which of the following critical thinking attitudes contributes to ...

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Which of the following critical thinking attitudes contributes to an effective nurse-client rela-tionship? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Fairness
  2. Guarded
  3. Curiosity
  4. Creativity
  5. Perseverance
  6. Self-confidence

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects a need for further instruction re-garding communicating with the older adult client?
 
  1. Children and the elderly have the same communication barriers.
  2. If I tell him why he needs to know something, he'll usually listen.
  3. Hearing deficits can certainly make communication a challenge.
  4. I always try to have family around when I talk with an elderly client.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Curiosity motivates the nurse to communicate and know more about a person. Perseverance and creativity are also attitudes conducive to communication because they motivate the nurse to communicate and identify innovative solutions. A self-confident attitude is important because the nurse who conveys confidence and comfort while communicating more readily establishes an interpersonal, helping-trust relationship. Risk-taking rather than a guarded attitude is important because colleagues sometimes question the suggested nursing interventions. At the same time, an attitude of fairness goes a long way in the ability to listen to both sides of any discussion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Even though some older adults have communication barriers, you need to communicate with them on an adult level and avoid patronizing or speaking in a condescending manner. Older adults do not necessarily have the same barriers as children. The remaining options reflect inter-ventions and/or statements that are not inappropriate and so do not require further instructions.

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