Large organizations are so complex, communication channels used by the manager may be upward, downward, horizontal, diagonal, or through the "grapevine". What is the traditional form of communication in organizations that helps to coordinate activities in various levels of the hierarchy?

A) Upward
B) Downward
C) Horizontal
D) Diagonal


B

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A nurse is on the treadmill exercising, when the woman next to her says, "You're a nurse. Explain to me how the scale says I've lost weight, but my waist and tummy just keep getting larger." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by

a. "I'm concerned. You need to see your health care provider to follow up on this." b. "Muscle weighs more than fat so you're creating muscle while losing fat, but it takes a while for the body to redistribute the weight." c. "Tell me what you've been eating in the last week or so." d. "You're running so you're strengthening your legs and thighs, but to lose around your tummy, you have to exercise your abdominal muscles."

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The primary care provider knows which of the following statements below will also benefit an adult client with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus performing isometric exercise to help control his blood glucose levels?

A) A reduction in the amount of adipose tissue B) An increase in his basal metabolic level C) Increased efficiency in the use of oxygen by his muscles D) Improved range of motion in his joints

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As an alternative to having the patient pat his or her knees to test rapid rhythmic alternating movements, you may ask the patient to:

a. Touch the index finger to the nose and then to your finger. b. Run one heel up and down the opposite ankle. c. Touch one index finger and then the other to the nose. d. Touch the thumb to each finger of the same hand.

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The nurse working with clients who need organ transplant includes in the teaching plan that the primary responsibility of the transplantation team is to

a. determine the histocompatibility of the donor and the recipient. b. find the best candidate with good immune function and appropriate insurance. c. provide the greatest number of transplants possible because of the ongoing great need. d. transplant organs into clients with the best chance of long-term success.

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