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Question 1 of 5

Which facial feature, if displayed by the nurse, best conveys warmth?

A. Small pupils and a fixed gaze
B. Furrowed brow and a wrinkled forehead
C. Pursed lips and a forced smile
D. Relaxed muscles and a concerned expression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Relaxed muscles and a concerned expression

Question 2 of 5

The characteristic that is representative of the nurse-patient relationship is that this relationship:

A. focuses on the nurse's ability to build rapport.
B. continues after discharge.
C. does not include humor.
D. focuses on the assessed patient health problems.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: focuses on the assessed patient health problems.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse cares for an adult client who is diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which action, if performed by the nurse during introductions, shows respect for the client? (Select all that apply)

A. Maintain eye contact by looking at the client.
B. Avoid touch to reduce transmission of the disease.
C. Stay at least 4 to 6 feet away from the client.
D. Briefly converse about the weather to break the ice.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Maintain eye contact by looking at the client.

Question 4 of 5

As an experienced staff nurse, you have been asked to create a teaching guide for nursing orientation on respect. Accessing the list from Ehow about being genuine, you would include all of the following. (Select all that apply)

A. Acting natural around others
B. Listening when others are speaking
C. Denying your mistakes
D. Compliment only when you sincerely mean it

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Acting natural around others

Question 5 of 5

When the patient says, "I don't want to go home," the nurse's best therapeutic verbal response would be:

A. "I'm sure everything will be fine once you get home."
B. "You don't want to go home?"
C. "Doesn't your family want you to come home?"
D. "I felt like that when I had surgery last year." The use of reflecting encourages the patient to expand on his or her feelings or thoughts.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You don't want to go home?"

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