During an interview, the nurse remains silent and nods the head periodically while the patient is talking. The therapeutic communication technique the nurse is using would be:
A) Reflection
B) Validation
C) Summarization
D) Continuers
D
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What should the nurse do when writing the trade and generic name of a drug?
a. Capitalize both trade and generic names. b. Capitalize the trade name but not the generic name. c. Capitalize only the generic name. d. The trade name is not capitalized.
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A) Encourage client to increase ambulation to prevent a deep venous thrombosis. B) Instruct client to increase intake of vitamin C to assist in blood coagulation. C) Hold pressure over injection sites to ensure clotting has occurred. D) Use strict sterile technique with wound care in order to prevent infection.
Pooling of blood after death is temporary and will not stain or color the skin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false