Why is communication important to the assessing step of the nursing process?
A) The major focus of assessing is to gather information.
B) Assessing is primarily focused on physical findings.
C) Assessing involves only nonverbal cues.
D) Written information is rarely used in assessment.
A
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a. Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home. b. Discuss the information while assisting the patient with his bath. c. Educate the patient about his medications as each one is given. d. Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.
A nurse develops a plan of care for an obstetric patient receiving tocolytic medications. Which outcome would be the most appropriate to include?
a. Milk production will be adequate. b. The patient will state that her comfort level is satisfactory. c. Delivery will be postponed at least 24 hours. d. Breasts will be soft with no evidence of engorgement.
The Affordable Care Act Patient's Bill of Rights supports which of the following?
A) Coverage for persons with pre-existing conditions B) Coverage for children under age 26 on their parents' health plan C) The right of subscribers to appeal payment denials by insurers D) All of the above
Bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen are termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).