Author Question: Which of the following is the single most negative factor affecting a nurse's credibility? 1. ... (Read 57 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is the single most negative factor affecting a nurse's credibility?

1. Deficient technical skills
2. Unethical or illegal behavior
3. Lack of caring and empathy
4. Poor nurse-client communication

Question 2

Which of the following statements best reflects the client's positive feedback to the nurse's ques-tion, Do you understand how to check your blood sugar?

1. Nodding affirmatively
2. I test it 4 times a day.
3. Yes, I understand how to do it.
4. Demonstrating a fingerstick to the nurse

durant1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Breakdown in communication is a top contributor to errors in the workplace and threatens pro-fessional credibility. The remaining options affect credibility but not to the extent that poor communication does.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Feedback is the message the receiver returns. It indicates whether the receiver understood the meaning of the sender's message. Demonstrating the technique is the best way to show the nurse an understanding of the process. The other options either nonverbally or verbally indicate under-standing; they are not as conclusive as showing understanding.