The nurse is sensitive to the use of nonverbal communication from patients, which includes the interpretation of __________________________. (Select all that apply)
a. symbols.
b. voice tone.
c. body language.
d. gestures.
e. facial expressions.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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Select all that apply. a. Fasting plasma glucose level less than 100 mg/dL b. Fasting plasma glucose level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL c. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg d. Blood pressure reading of 110/80 mm Hg e. Triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL
The nurse is discharging a Chinese American client the hospital. The nurse notes the client is nodding in agreement in response to the nurse's statements during discharge teaching
After completing the exchange of information, which is the priority action by the nurse? 1. Documenting the client's understanding of the discharge instructions. 2. Asking the client if she understood the information being relayed. 3. Asking the client questions to assess understanding of the information provided. 4. Requesting that the client sign the discharge paperwork.
The nurse warns a group of college students that atherosclerotic plaque begins to occur after the age of:
a. 18. b. 20. c. 25. d. 30.
Maintaining optimum cash flow is a basic fundamental concept in all businesses. An issue that affects the steady and continuous flow of cash to a health practice is:
a. Billing within 15 days of services. b. Unclean submitted claims. c. Timely processing of denials. d. Identifying payment below contract rate.