The nurse understands that communication is a vital component of the human experience. People communicate in order to
a. express their wishes
b. respond to others
c. define themselves and find meaning in their interactions with the world around them
d. voice their opinions
C
Communication is not merely the sharing of facts; it is the essence of an innate quest to understand and be understood. People communicate in order to define themselves and find meaning in their interactions with the world around them.
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Which of the following actions must a nurse take to be successful in addition to the typical assessment, diagnosing, and planning directly related to the intervention project?
a. Advocate for community empowerment throughout the process. b. Choose superb people to implement the plan. c. Confirm administrative support throughout the project. d. Continue to assess both barriers and resources throughout the project.
Which of the following opportunistic infections is the most common acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome-defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age?
a. Pneumocystiscarinii pneumonia c. cytomegalovirus disease b. histoplasmosis d. cryptosporidiosis
As elements of reasoning and critical thought, why are implications or consequences of outcomes important to consider?
a. They can help the nurse make confident clinical decisions. b. They help the nurse understand complex ideas and events. c. They help the nurse understand how the patient is responding to the demands of the treatment. d. They can be expected or unexpected and affect the completion of a nursing intervention.
Which classification of drugs should the nurse anticipate to be administered for a client requiring an eye exam?
A. Mydriatics B. Vasoconstrictors C. Prostaglandins D. Beta-adrenergic blockers