Patients place their trust in and depend on nurses. One of the most important characteristics of a nurse is to be ____________________ with patients about anything that could potentially harm them
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
honest
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1. Events for emotional awareness. 2. Interpersonal conflict issues to resolve personal issues. 3. The self-reflective loop. 4. Fear.
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a. "Constipation must be prevented because straining increases intracranial pressure." b. "You must become familiar with the signs and symptoms of inadequate or excessive hormone replacement." c. "It is not necessary to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace." d. "Your self-image is important. Take posi-tive steps to improve your appearance."
Home monitoring devices are becoming necessities in today's society. What are the reasons for the increased use of these devices?
1. Rising number of people with acute conditions 2. Increase need to deliver health care to medically underserved populations 3. Advances in technology to assess clients' conditions in their home 4. Performing assessments in real time using Internet video systems A) 1, 2, 3 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 1, 2, 4 D) 1, 3, 4
In India and in other countries in Asia and Northern Africa, Hansen disease (leprosy) is present at rates that vary little from year to year. This is an example of a disease that is
1. Endemic. 2. Epidemic. 3. Pandemic. 4. Terrademic.