A nursing student is preparing a presentation for the class on the use of therapeutic communication techniques. The student understands she must include the following techniques that are essential for this vital skill? Select all that apply. 

A patient who is withdrawn says, “When I have the opportunity, I am going to commit suicide.” Which is the best response by the nurse? 

A client with a cerebellar cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is most likely to demonstrate:

The homecare nurse is teaching the client how to self-administer eye drops to treat glaucoma.  Which of the following actions should the client perform first?

The critical care client is placed on IV glucocorticoids.  The nurse monitors the client for which one of the following side effects associated with this medication?

A client is receiving hydrochlorothiazide for treatment of hypertension. Keeping in mind possible side effects, which blood value result should the nurse review frequently? 

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident. The client has receptive aphasia. The client will have difficulty with 

A 61 year old client is experiencing severe pain related to metastatic liver cancer. What is the most effective way for the nurse to plan administration of pain medication? 

A nursing student is giving to a client with heart failure a medication with a positive inotropic effect on the heart. The student asks what a “positive inotropic” effect is. The correct response would be which of the following?

The nurse is caring for the following patients. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?