A student caring for an unconscious patient knows that communication is important even if the patient does not respond. Which nonverbal action by the student would communicate caring?
A) making constant eye contact with the patient
B) waving to the patient when entering the room
C) sighing frequently while providing care
D) holding the patient's hand while talking
D
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A) Washing when hands are visibly soiled B) Washing only after removing gloves C) Washing hands for 5 to 10 seconds D) Washing when initiating contact with another client
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Which finding would be most consistent with these symptoms? a. Hyperglycemia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypertension d. Water intoxication
Also referred to as "ex post facto," ____________ designs start with the dependent variable and look back in time to determine possible causative factors
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The student nurse has been ordered to take vital signs of a group of clients. Which type of thermometer would provide the student nurse with the quickest and most noninvasive method for obtaining the client's temperature?
A) Temporal artery B) Rectal C) Disposable single use D) Tympanic