Which one of the following would be considered a communication barrier?
Minimizing
Exploring
Reflecting
Mirroring
Silencing
Minimizing
Rationale: Minimizing makes light of the client's distress or discomfort; all other options are effective ways of facilitating effective communication.
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A) penicillin injections for five days. B) a total of 10 pills of penicillin. C) a penicillin pill every other day for five days. D) antibiotic injections two times a day for five days.
Which of the following may be impaired when wearing a denture?
A) Smell B) Saliva production C) Taste D) Both A and B
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A. Decelerating B. Square wave C. Constant D. Accelerating
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A. frequently assess breath sounds. B. obtain two large-bore IV lines. C. use an 18- or 20-gauge IV catheter. D. assess the BP every 3 to 5 minutes.