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Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in Chronic Illness Care ( 4 Questions)

Question 1 of 4 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate effective communication with the client?

A Ask open-ended questions that require detailed responses.

B Use gestures and nonverbal cues to supplement verbal communication.

C Speak loudly and clearly to ensure the client can hear the nurse.

D Interrupt the client frequently to save time and energy.

Practice Test

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