Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
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nasogastric tube
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A nursing instructor has completed a lecture on effective communication techniques
When quizzing the students on effective communication techniques, which responses by the students would indicate that further teaching is needed? Select all that apply. a. Restating d. Probing b. Reflecting e. Defending c. Clarifying f. Sequencing
A nurse is reading about the development of drugs that inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. The nurse would look for articles about which drug classes?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Anticholinergics B. Parasympathomimetics C. Parasympatholytics D. Cholinergics E. Muscarinic blockers
Which options illustrate an open communication environment? Select all that apply
1. The nurse manager gives staff time to respond to questions. 2. The nurse manager reinforces positive behaviors. 3. The nurse manager often shares critical information about the unit with nurses and asks them to keep it a secret. 4. The nurse manager makes false inferences about information. 5. Communication skills are included in the performance evaluations of all staff.
Which statement best reflects correct client education for a client with a blood pressure (BP) of 134/86?
A. This blood pressure is good because it is a normal reading. B. This blood pressure indicates that the client has hypertension or high blood pressure. C. This blood pressure increases the workload of the heart; the client should consider modifying his or her lifestyle. D. This blood pressure seems a little low; the client should be further assessed for orthostatic hypotension.