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evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse wants to gain information about a client's situation. Which question should the nurse use to maximize communication with this patient?

1. What brings you to the hospital?
2. Are you having pain?
3. Does your pain feel better or worse today?
4. Is there anything I can do for you?

Question 2

The nurse needs to communicate information about a client's status to a physician. Which approach demonstrates assertive communication by the nurse?

1. You need to check the laboratory results of the client in room 423.
2. You should visit with the client's family about the upcoming procedure.
3. We need to be more aware of the situation among the client and the client's family.
4. I am concerned that the client does not have adequate pain management.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: An open-ended question is one that cannot be answered with a simple yes/no or a one-word response. Often they begin with the words What, Describe for me, Explain, or Tell me about....
Rationale 2: This question can be answered with one word or a yes/no response.
Rationale 3: This question can be answered with one word or a yes/no response.
Rationale 4: This question can be answered with one word or a yes/no response.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An important characteristic of assertive communication includes the use of I statements versus you statements. You statements place blame and put the listener in a defensive position.