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When working with an older adult who is hearing impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (Select all that apply.)

The patient states “I tossed and turned last night.”  The nurses states ” You had difficulty sleeping last night?”  This is an example of:

The nurse uses this therapeutic communication technique to recognize and acknowledge a patient’s thoughts, feelings, and needs.  “Tell me if I understand your concerns regarding your surgery. You’re worried that you will not be able to return to your usual way of life.”

A nurses is caring for a patient with a liver cancer diagnosis.  The patient tells the nurse. “I can’t tell my family I have cancer.”  The nurses replies, “What do you think would be best?” Which method of communication is the nurses using?

Before meeting the patient, a nurse talks to other caregivers about the patient. Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse in with this patient?

QUESTION 2 If you lived in ancient Egypt, which job would you like to do besides the Pharaoh? Explain your answer by giving a good reason for your choice. (3)

You are performing your morning rounds and assist the patient with shaving.  You are in which zone of the patient’s personal space?

The nursing is using SBAR report to the oncoming nurse, as part of the SBAR, she is reporting the current vital signs to the nurse: BP 128/88, SPO2 95%, Pain at an 8 on a 8 to 10 scale. This is the information is a part of the:

The registered nurse (RN) cares for a patient who was admitted a few hours previously with back pain after falling. Which action can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

QUESTION 2 If you lived in ancient Egypt, which job would you like to do besides the Pharaoh? Explain your answer by giving a good reason for your choice. (3)