Which of the following are considered directive behaviors?
a. One-way communication
b. Problem solving
c. Setting time lines
d. Listening
A, C
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(Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL/hr
The community health nurse can perform a type of community assessment called a windshield survey in some texts. This survey is a(n):
a. systematic assessment the nurse makes while driving through the community b. count of all the broken and cracked windshields in the community c. snapshot of people in the community in cars without seat belts fastened d. informal count of the number of babies not in properly positioned car seats
A nurse is working on developing a safety plan with a client who is a survivor of violence. Which of the following would the nurse address first?
A) Devising an escape route B) Recognizing the signs of danger C) Identifying a safe place to hide D) Identifying a signal to indicate it is safe to leave
The nurse employed in a home care agency is assigned a recently widowed client. When the nurse arrives at the client's home, the ordinarily immaculate house is in chaos and the client is disheveled, with the odor of alcohol on his breath. Which statement by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "I can see that this isn't a good time to visit." B. "You seem to be having a very difficult time." C. "Do you think your wife would want you to behave like this?" D. "What are you doing? How much are you drinking, and how long has this been going on?"