Discuss NCLEX NCLEX-PN Exam Topic 2 Question 18

The nurse can best communicate to a client that he or she has been listening by:

Arestating the main feeling or thought the client has expressed.

Bmaking a judgment about the client's problem.

Coffering a leading question such as, ''And then what happened?''

Dsaying, ''I understand what you're saying.''

Suggested Answer: A

Restating allows the client to validate the nurse's understanding of what has been communicated. It's an active listening technique. Regarding Choice 2, judgments should be suspended in a nurse-client relationship. Choice 3 is incorrect because leading questions ask for more information rather than showing understanding. Choice 4 communicates understanding, but the client has no way of measuring the understanding.PsychosocialIntegrity

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24 comments · newest first

Ming 2 days ago

I think A is the best choice. It shows real understanding.

Alecia 7 days ago

Exactly! A validates the client's experience.

Ayesha 12 days ago

A encourages open communication.

Willodean 17 days ago

C could lead to misunderstandings.

Vinnie 23 days ago

B is just judgmental. Not helpful at all.

Chana 28 days ago

Right? A really captures the client's feelings.

Coral 1 month ago

D seems nice, but it feels too generic.

Ena 1 month ago

I agree, A feels more genuine.

Hayley 1 month ago

I think A is the best choice. It shows true understanding.

Marguerita 2 months ago

Right! We need to support, not judge. A is the way to go.

Lemuel 2 months ago

B is definitely not right. Judging doesn't help anyone.

Sabina 2 months ago

Exactly! A shows true engagement, not just words.

Jolene 2 months ago

D feels a bit empty to me. Just saying "I understand" isn't enough.

Carlton 2 months ago

I agree, A makes the most sense. It validates the client's feelings.

Luke 2 months ago

I think A is the best choice. Restating shows you really listened.

Mabel 3 months ago

I’m not sure about A, sometimes it feels forced.

Mi 3 months ago

A is the way to go, it validates the client’s feelings.

Donte 3 months ago

Wait, is making a judgment really an option? That seems off.

Moira 3 months ago

I disagree, D sounds more empathetic.

Margarett 3 months ago

A is definitely the best choice! Restating shows you’re really listening.

Marylin 4 months ago

Saying "I understand" feels a bit generic to me, so I wonder if D really shows that I'm listening. A seems stronger.

Annice 5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think leading questions can sometimes feel pushy. So I would probably avoid C.

Coral 5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about avoiding judgments in communication. So maybe B isn't right?

Jennifer 5 months ago

I think the best way to show listening is by restating what the client said, so I would go with A. It feels like the most supportive option.

NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion