It is necessary for the practical nursing student to be _____ in communication with patients and families in the clinical area
1.
friendly and eager
2.
cheerful and loud so the patient can hear
3.
quiet and gentle
4.
firm and strong
ANS: 3
In the clinical area, the student should be both quiet and gentle in communication because patients are sick, their families are distressed, and staff often is stressed.
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