A nurse touches a patient's hand to indicate caring and support. What channel of communication is the nurse using?
A) auditory B) visual C) olfactory D) kinesthetic
D
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An elderly patient told the nurse that her daughter bought her a system that will call for help if she falls. The nurse realizes this patient is describing:
1. Continuous body monitoring. 2. Direct dial to the local ambulance company. 3. Computerized communication. 4. A home alarm system.
In a shared governance structure, which of the following is true about nursing practice councils?
a. They help with making decisions that have time constraints. b. They help nurses understand the work being done in their own departments. c. They allow for administrators to direct the work of nurses. d. They empower nurses.
A client takes calcium three times a day in the form of supplements. The nurse will advise the client to take the drug
1. with tea or coffee. 2. on an empty stomach. 3. with zinc supplements. 4. with food.
A patient with bipolar disorder who is taking divalproex sodium (Valproate) has just been admitted to the hospital. During the admission assessment, the patient tells the nurse about recent suicidal ideation
The nurse observes several areas of bruising over soft tissue areas and notes a weight gain of 10 pounds since the last admission 1 year ago. What will the nurse do? a. Ask the patient whether the bruises are self-inflicted. b. Contact the provider to report these findings. c. Give the patient information about weight loss. d. Request an order for an increased dose to help with depressive symptoms.