During communication with patients, eye contact
A) is often interpreted as a sign of hostility.
B) communicates caring and concern.
C) is not appropriate in the North American culture.
D) makes less of an impression than spoken words.
B
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a. "Analgesics will not provide adequate relief if you wait until the pain becomes excruciating before using them." b. "Pain control will help you recover from surgery quicker." c. "You shouldn't be concerned about becoming addicted to your pain medications immediately after surgery." d. "You will remain pain-free as long as you take your pain medications as prescribed." e. "A PCA pump is commonly used to help patients control their pain." f. "Take pain medication carefully as it will lengthen your recovery period."
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a. Apply dressings b. Cover with a blanket c. Cool the burn immediately d. Apply topical ointment
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a. presbyopia. b. presbycusis. c. lentigo senilis. d. kypohosis.
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1. infection and bleeding. 2. hypertension and headache. 3. oliguria and urinary retention. 4. dyspnea and wheezing.