A nurse can demonstrate caring and support to a patient through demonstration or expression of
a. superior clinical skills. c. empathy and physical contact.
b. uncertainty with prognosis. d. prioritizing care.
C
Many patients interpret a nurse's expressions of empathy and physical contact as evidence of caring and support. Caring, compassionate verbal and nonverbal communication patterns give substance to nursing activities that promote expert psychosocial and spiritual care interventions. None of the top challenges have to do with technical issues of medical management. Instead, the top challenges include inadequate patterns of communication between the critical care team and family members, insufficient staff knowledge of effective communication, unrealistic family and provider expectations, family disagreements, lack of advance directives, voiceless patients, and suboptimal space for having meaningful conversations.
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A) it is safe to have intercourse at this time B) intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes C) there are other ways that the couple can use to satisfy their needs D) intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor
Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the purpose of a patient's medical record?
a. To invoice the nurse for reimbursement b. To protect the patient in case of a mal-practice suit c. To ensure everyone is working toward a common goal of providing safe care d. To contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care
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a. Dependency b. Interdependency c. Fight-flight d. Pairing