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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This question is from Custom Peds Exam 1 Neuro/Cog Fall 2025 which contains 51 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4