A teenaged client talks about running away if the client is discharged back to the parent's home
The nurse is processing with the client, asking, "What makes you think you can take care of yourself? Do you feel this is a good idea? What if you run out of money? How will you survive? How will you get back and forth to school?" This nurse is: A) Helping the client explore consequences. B) Using ineffective communication.
C) Using effective communication. D) Encouraging a plan of action.
B
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The interaction between an agent, a host, and the environment is called
a. Natural history of disease b. Risk c. Web of causality d. The epidemiologic triangle
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Good followership is characterized most clearly by which action?
A) Not questioning the decisions of the leader B) Completing his or her assignment on time C) Participating in planning and making decisions D) Having a positive attitude