When patients require respiratory support such as artificial airways, they are often unable to speak. A(n) _________ is a useful tool to aid in communication
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Alphabet chart
Alphabet charts, pen and paper, slates, and magnetic pen boards are examples of common com-munication tools. Use positive verbal and nonverbal communication with direct eye contact and ask questions one at a time that only require yes or no responses. Be sure that lighting is adequate and background noise is at a minimum when communicating.
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The nurse is admitting a patient to the medical–surgical unit from the PACU. What should the nurse do to help the patient clear secretions and help prevent pneumonia?
A) Encourage the patient to eat a balanced diet that is high in protein. B) Encourage the patient to limit his activity for the first 72 hours. C) Encourage the patient to take his medications as ordered. D) Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer every 2 hours.
The nurse is assessing a patient for nutritional status. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Forego the assessment in the presence of chronic disease. b. Use the Mini Nutritional Assessment for pediatric patients. c. Choose a single objective tool that fits the patient's condition. d. Combine multiple objective measures with subjective measures.
If a patient receives insulin and doesn't eat, what happens to the blood glucose level?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse recommends a method for children to act out situations that are part of their hospital experience through __________
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