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Question 1 of 5

The nursing student tells the team leader that Ms. C (bowel resection and colostomy) has just asked her to stay after the shift ends so that she can meet her granddaughter. What is the best response?

A. "What do you think your instructor would tell you to do?"

B. "What do you think about Ms. C's request?"

C. "It sounds like you really made a connection with Ms. C."

D. "Tell Ms. C that you have to go, but you will see her tomorrow."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "It sounds like you really made a connection with Ms. C."

Question 2 of 5

A client has high blood pressure and needs to learn about a low-sodium diet. Which question if asked by the client would be an indirect request for information?

A. "How should I prepare food without adding salt?"

B. "What will I do to make food taste better?"

C. "What diet changes are needed to control my blood pressure?"

D. "What foods should I avoid that are high in sodium?"

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "What will I do to make food taste better?"

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a mastectomy (breast removal). The patient expresses concern that her husband will no longer find her attractive because of her mastectomy. The nurse appropriately responds:

A. "You're concerned your husband will find you unattractive because of your mastectomy?"

B. "You're a beautiful woman; of course your husband will find you attractive after your mastectomy."

C. "Don't worry; when I had my mastectomy, my husband still found me very attractive."

D. "You should leave your husband immediately if he thinks you're unattractive after a mastectomy."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You're concerned your husband will find you unattractive because of your mastectomy?"

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is delegating to a nursing assistant. The most appropriate form of this type of communication would be:

A. "Let me know if Mr. Jones' temperature is high."

B. "I need to know if Mr. Jones' blood pressure is elevated."

C. "Come and get me if Mr. Jones has a high heart rate."

D. "If Mr. Jones' heart rate is greater than 100, let me know."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "If Mr. Jones' heart rate is greater than 100, let me know."

Question 5 of 5

A young mother who fractured her leg is sobbing with her face hidden behind her hands. She says to the nurse, "I will not be able to work for at least 2 months. Without my job, I cannot pay my bills or take care of my baby. I am alone and do not have anyone to help me." Which response by the nurse accurately conveys empathy?

A. "Why do you think that no one cares about you or will refuse to help you?"

B. "I can see that you are hesitant about relying on others because of low self-esteem."

C. "You seem worried about how you will be able to take care of yourself and your baby."

D. "I am sorry that you are uncomfortable with asking others for help right now."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You seem worried about how you will be able to take care of yourself and your baby."

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