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Practice Question

The nurse should recognize that AIDET is a communication tool nurses use to enhance the health care experience for clients and families. Which of the following correctly exemplifies AIDET?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thank you

Rationale:

🔷 AIDET is used to improve communication and client satisfaction.

🔷 “Acknowledge” builds rapport and trust.

🔷 “Introduce” clarifies provider roles for transparency and safety.

🔷 “Duration” reduces anxiety by giving clear time expectations.

🔷 “Explanation” ensures patients understand what and why something is done.

🔷 “Thank you” reinforces respect and partnership.

“Assessment, implementation…”

🔷 These are steps of the nursing process, not AIDET.

🔷 Does not match communication-enhancing behaviors.

“Anticipate, identify…”

🔷 This combination is not a recognized framework.

🔷 Does not reflect the 5 core elements of AIDET.

“Accept, introduce…”

🔷 Incorrect sequence and wording; not associated with AIDET.

🔷 Includes irrelevant steps such as “teach back.”

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Question Details
  • Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
  • Domain: Pediatrics
  • Answer Choices: 4
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