The pediatric nurse caring for hearing-impaired children teaches parents the following recommended guidelines for communicating with their children
Select all answers that apply.
A) Speak slowly and in a loud tone of voice.
B) Face toward the child when communicating.
C) Position yourself above the child's eye level.
D) Call out to the child prior to diverting attention.
A, B
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A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. To avoid food-drug interactions, the nurse should instruct the client to restrict which of the food?
1. Dairy products 2. Whole grains 3. Citrus foods 4. Green, leafy vegetables
Determine how many tablets will be needed to give the following dose: Tablets are labeled 4 mg. You must give 8 mg
What will be an ideal response?
A patient frequently experiences angry outbursts and asks, "Is there anything I can do to stop being rude every time I get angry?" The nurse responds:
a. "A social skills training program would be helpful.". b. "Do you really want to stop being rude when you become angry?" c. "Patients who have trouble controlling their tempers are often helped by talking with a counselor.". d. "I could recommend for you to enter into therapy with a psychiatrist who is an expert in communications theory.".
Critical-thinking nurses must develop which of the following specific attitudes or traits?
1. Independence. 2. Egocentricity. 3. Intellectual humility. 4. Fair-mindedness. 5. Confidence. 6. Perseverance.