Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Practice
The nurse can best ensure that communication is understood by:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: obtaining feedback from the patient that indicates accurate comprehension. This is the best way to ensure effective communication because it directly involves the patient in the communication process, allowing for clarification if needed. By receiving feedback from the patient, the nurse can confirm whether the information has been understood correctly. This approach promotes active listening and engagement from the patient, enhancing the likelihood of accurate communication.
Incorrect choices:
A: Speaking slowly and clearly in the patient's native language may help, but it does not guarantee comprehension.
B: Asking family members may not accurately reflect the patient's understanding and could lead to miscommunication.
D: Checking for signs of hearing loss or aphasia is important, but it does not directly assess the patient's understanding of the communication.
Incorrect choices:
A: Speaking slowly and clearly in the patient's native language may help, but it does not guarantee comprehension.
B: Asking family members may not accurately reflect the patient's understanding and could lead to miscommunication.
D: Checking for signs of hearing loss or aphasia is important, but it does not directly assess the patient's understanding of the communication.