A 48-year-old patient phoned to schedule an appointment for a routine prophy. Upon further questioning, you discover that he has recently been hospitalized for one week due to a stroke. What is your next course of action?

The nurse is preparing to measure a client’s blood pressure. Which should the nurse explain that blood pressure measures?

A client is approved to use a heating pad at home. Which should the nurse emphasize when teaching the client about the use of this device?

The nurse stands at the foot of a client’s bed to ask if there is anything needed at this time. Which personal space-distance zone is the nurse standing?

When responding to a client’s call light, the nurse says, “What can I do to help you?” Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?

The nurse is caring for a client with Wernicke’s aphasia. Which should the nurse do while communicating with the client? Select all that apply.

A client comes into the community clinic and demands to be seen immediately because she has a health issue that is much more serious than anyone else who is waiting to be seen. Which type of communication style is this client demonstrating?

The instructor is conducting a class on the communication process with a group of nursing students. Which should the instructor emphasize about effective communication? Select all that apply.

While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the pulse is easily detected, feels strong, and is easily counted, but can be obliterated with moderate pressure. How should the nurse document this pulse?

The nurse is describing how it feels when a health-care provider confronts the nurse in a client’s room. Which step of the DESC process is the nurse completing?