A person is in a wheelchair. When communicating with the person, you should:
a. Lean on the wheelchair
b. Pat the person on the head
c. Speak directly to the person
d. Look over the person's head
C
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia, teaching him or her how to cough and deep-breathe. The patient asks, "Why is drinking fluids so important?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The doctor ordered increased fluid intake." b. "Fluids prevent pathogens from growing in your lungs." c. "Fluids help to flush infection away so it doesn't grow in your lungs." d. "Fluids make secretions thin, making them easier to cough up."
Communication experts estimate that the majority of communication occurs through
a. nonverbal messages c. paralinguistic cues b. paraverbal cues d. verbal messages
The home health nurse visits an older patient with mild forgetfulness. The nurse is most concerned if which information is obtained?
a. The patient tells the nurse that a close friend recently died. b. The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) during the last month. c. The patient is cared for by a daughter during the day and stays with a son at night. d. The patient's son uses a marked pillbox to set up the patient's medications weekly.
The nurse forgets to put the call light within the client's reach and then leaves the room. The client reaches for it and falls out of bed. With what should the nurse expect to be charged?
1. Assault 2. Battery 3. Negligence 4. Criminal intent