An easy way to remember the steps in the Nursing Process is to use the mnemonic ADPIE. What does this mnemonic stand for:  

Which is necessary when the practical nursing student communicates with patients and families in the clinical area?  

The LPN/LVN assists the RN in completing an admission history with a confused client. Which information should be identified as secondary information?  

The process of active listening requires the listener to do which of the following?  

The nurse meets with the physical and occupational therapist to plan care for a client with nerve damage caused by a back injury. Which type of intervention will be listed on the plan of care?  

When communicating with employees, the nurse manager uses an approach that clearly states what the employee needs to know but uses a caring approach. This is an example of: 

The nurse is attempting to deliver culturally competent care to a patient from an unusual culture the nurse has never before encountered. The patient is becoming irritated. Which actions might be causing barriers to cultural competence? (Select all that apply.)

Privacy is such an important aspect of caring for patients that a law was passed requiring the protection of private information. Which act was passed to protect a patients’ privacy?   

The nurse reviews problems identified for a client. Which problem should the nurse list as a priority?  

Communication occurs when: