The nurse is reviewing a physician's prescriptions for a client. The nurse must check the completeness of the order, any allergies reported by the client, and any special instructions for taking the medication correctly
This is an example of which type of communication? a. listening c. nonverbal
b. verbal d. reading
B
Verbal communication involves using words, either in speaking or in writing, to send messages. For example, a nurse might discuss a client's plan of care with assistive personnel. It is important to remember that both speaking and listening must occur for spoken communication between sender and receiver to take place. In written communication, the person receiving the message must both read and understand the words involved and attach meaning to them.
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Despite increased interest in healthy lifestyles, modifiable health-related behaviors are the major contributors to death in the United States. Some examples of modifiable behaviors are:
1. Smoking, poor diet, and alcohol consumption. 2. Cancer, emphysema and cardiovascular disease 3. Walking, running, and aerobic exercise 4. Genetic abnormalities
A BSN graduate is excited to be starting a new position at the local hospital. The nurse is aware that research has shown which characteristic can occur when there are more BSN nurses than ADN nurses on staff?
A) Hospitals with higher percentage of BSN nurses noted shorter length-of-stay among the clients. B) Hospitals with higher percentage of BSN nurses noted no difference in odds of readmission. C) The care environment is better among the more technical ADN nurses. D) More research is needed to be conclusive on the outcomes.
You have little room for storage of supplies. What type of purchasing should you choose?
a. prime vendor b. just in time c. group purchasing d. centralized