A Nurse Is Caring for a Client in Crisis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client in crisis. While providing care it is imperative that the nurse communicate effectively with this client. Which is true when communicating with clients in crisis? Select all that apply.

• A)Communication should be frequent.
• B)Communication should be brief.
• C)Communication should be simple.
• D)Communication should be detailed.
• E)Communication should be directive.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other settings, populations, and times beyond the study conditions.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 means a perfect positive relationship, -1 means a perfect negative relationship, and 0 means no relationship.

Variables

Elements or factors that can change and affect the outcomes of scientific research or experiments.