When interacting with patients, a nurse demonstrates a willingness to communicate by
1. Standing over seated patients.
2. Slumping while talking to patients.
3. Folding arms while talking to patients.
4. Leaning slightly forward toward patients.
ANS: 4
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The nurse has noted some common characteristics in persons with conductive hearing loss, which are (select all that apply):
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a. "It's a nursing responsibility." b. "You have not been trained in the use of the IV infusion device." c. "You may accidentally change the rate of infusion." d. "If the alarm sounds, it needs to be checked by a nurse."