Open-Ended Questions in Nursing Communication

The team leader is teaching the nursing student about emergency respiratory equipment that should be available for Mr. L (tracheostomy and partial laryngectomy). Which piece of equipment is the most important to show to the student?

The nurse cares for a client with abdominal pain who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which statement(s), if made by the nurse, indicates that the client's rights in the helping relationship have been violated? (Select all that apply)

The practical nursing student who is engaged in a therapeutic communication with a patient will have the most difficulty with the technique of:

The home care nurse is assigned to make the first home visit to a new client who has been discharged from the hospital. After initial introductions, the nurse should take which action to convey respect?

Ms. C (bowel resection and colostomy) repeatedly calls for help during the shift with various small requests. She is talkative and pleasant, and she does everything she can to get staff members to "stay and chat." What is the best response?