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?

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 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.

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?

The nurse measures the vital signs of a client experiencing a new health problem. For which reason might the client’s body temperature be elevated?

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 writes the following telephone order: T.O. received by Harrold Smith, MD, October 4, 2020 9:00 AM. Client Williams, Sheila T. to receive Lasix 20 mg by mouth now. Order repeated to Dr. Smith and was validated. Which information is missing from this order?

The nurse observes a newly admitted client. Which should the nurse recognize as nonverbal communication? Select all that apply.

The nurse removes an ice pack that was placed on the client’s skin 10 minutes ago. For which reason did the nurse remove the pack?