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NR509 Week 1 Quiz

Question 1

During a patient interview, a NP maintains steady eye contact, leans slightly forward, and nods occasionally while the patient describes their symptoms. The NP responds with, “That must have been a very stressful experience for you.” Which communication techniques are demonstrated in this interaction?

Guided questioning and summarizing

✅ B. Nonverbal communication and validating

Transitioning and reassurance
Partnering and empowerment

Question 2

A nurse practitioner is conducting an initial assessment with a patient who remains silent after being asked about their symptoms. The nurse practitioner waits for a moment before gently saying, “You seem very quiet today. Is there something on your mind, or are you feeling okay discussing this?” Which of the following BEST describes the rationale behind this approach?

Silent clients often need to be directly prompted with a series of specific questions to encourage participation.
Silence during a clinical encounter should be minimized by quickly redirecting the patient to another topic.