A novice nurse is working with a patient who is admitted to a medical surgical unit.  The nurses is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient by conveying empathy.  Which statement by the nurse best exemplifies empathy?

SECTION B QUESTION 1   Daily life was very different for the people of Ancient Egypt because it was a very complex society.   1.1 Write a diary entry of a 50 words for one day as one of the following: (you may only select one) ·        Pharaoh ·        Vizier ·        Nomark (2)   Your diary should start when you wake up and end when you go to bed. You should name at least TWO activities that you will do throughout the day.  

The nurse is assisting a patient with eating.  The nurse is tapping her foot frequently checking the clock.  The message the patient receives may be:

“We have talked a lot about your medications now let’s talk about why you are having trouble taking them on time.”  The therapeutic communication technique that redirects the patient to pay attention to the matters at hand is called.

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of students about therapeutic touch.  In which situation is it appropriate to use therapeutic touch as a means of communciation?

Which statement below best describes poor bedside manner?

The nurse uses silence as a therapeutic communciation technique.  What is the purpose of the nurse’s silence?

What does SBAR stand for? 1. 2. 3. 4    

A nurse wants to present information about flu immunizations to the older adults in the community. Which type of communication should the nurse use?

The nurse is starting preoperative teaching when the patient receives a phone call. When the nurse resumes teaching, the patient is visibly upset and begins to cry. Which therapeutic initial response by the nurse is appropriate?