What is the purpose of a nurse providing appropriate feedback?
A. To give the client good advice
B. To advise the client on appropriate behaviors
C. To evaluate the client's behavior
D. To give the client critical information
ANS: D
The purpose of providing appropriate feedback is to give the client critical information. Feedback should not be used to give advice or evaluate behaviors.
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1. dermis 2. epidermis 3. hypodermis 4. cartilage
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1) "What is your menstrual history?" 2) "What is your pregnancy history?" 3) "What is your sexual history?" 4) "Do you have pain when voiding?" 5) "Do you take showers or tub baths?"
The nurse is preparing to focus on the third step of the nursing process. Which should the nurse anticipate obtaining?
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