A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative.Vital Si…
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative.Vital Signs Nurses’ Notes0800: 0745:BP 118/72 mm Hg Client awake and eating breakfast while watching the news onHeart rate 82/min television. Client has hearing loss, does not wear hearing aid, andRespiratory rate 16/min TV volume is loud. Rates pain as a 2 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F) Incisional dressing dry and intact.SaO2 98% on room air1000: 1000:BP 128/82 mm Hg Client ambulated in hallway with physical therapist. ClientHeart rate 94/min grimacing, appears upset, and is guarding incisional site. ReportsRespiratory rate 18/min pain a 5 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Opioid analgesic administered.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)SaO2 98% on room air 1045: Client resting with eyes closed and listening to music with earphones. Reports feeling “very sleepy” after pain medication. Now rates pain as a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. 1300: Ate 75% of lunch. Several visitors at bedside.Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client?(Select All That Apply)
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with diabetes and says, “I don’t even know where to start, this is overwhelming.” Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates the use of a therapeutic communication technique?
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