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The nurse uses silence as a therapeutic communciation technique.  What is the purpose of the nurse’s silence?

What does SBAR stand for? 1. 2. 3. 4    

A nurse wants to present information about flu immunizations to the older adults in the community. Which type of communication should the nurse use?

The nurse is starting preoperative teaching when the patient receives a phone call. When the nurse resumes teaching, the patient is visibly upset and begins to cry. Which therapeutic initial response by the nurse is appropriate?

SECTION B QUESTION 1   Daily life was very different for the people of Ancient Egypt because it was a very complex society.   1.1 Write a diary entry of a 50 words for one day as one of the following: (you may only select one) ·        Pharaoh ·        Vizier ·        Nomark (2)   Your diary should start when you wake up and end when you go to bed. You should name at least TWO activities that you will do throughout the day.  

The nurse prepares to contact a patient’s physician about a change in the patient’s condition.  Put the following statements in the correct order using SBAR communication.1. “She was admitted 3 days ago with pneumonia.  She was started on an antibiotic at that time and complained of a poor appetite2 days ago” 2.  “The patient reported feeling very nauseated after taking her medication an hour ago. Her BP is 120/70” 3.  “Would you like me to make a change in her antibiotics, or could we give a nutritional    supplement before the medication?” 4.  “The patient in room 305 vomited several times during the night.”

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?