The care provider observes that the client is breathing heavily and perspiring. Her hands are trembling, and her eyes dart around the room. This is an example of
1. metacommunication.
2. verbal communication .
3. nonverbal communication.
4. interpersonal communication.
3
Nonverbal communications are messages sent and received without the use of words.
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A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery from a gunshot wound. His family is very concerned about him and asks why the dobutamine (Dobutrex) is being administered. What is your best response?
A) "We are giving this drug to increase his blood pressure and heart rate." B) "The medication will improve his condition and stabilize him." C) "The medication will increase the force of the heart contraction and increase blood pressure." D) "The medication will increase his heart rate and decrease his blood pressure."
During an interview, a patient tells the nurse about spending time out of doors and hiking to connect with the earth and observe the activities of small animals. The nurse would document this patient's hiking behavior as supporting:
A) Exercise needs B) Religious activities C) Spirituality D) Relaxation
The nurse is aware of the different breathing techniques that are used during labor. Breathing techniques used in labor: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Are a form of anesthesia. 2. Are a source of relaxation. 3. Increase the ability to cope with contractions. 4. Are a source of distraction. 5. Comprise chest breathing or abdominal breathing.
Patients receiving tube feedings are always NPO.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)