A nurse is teaching a home care patient how to administer a topical medication. The patient is watching television while the nurse is talking. What might be the result of this interaction?
A) The message will likely be misunderstood.
B) The stimulus for communication is unclear.
C) The receiver will accurately interpret the message.
D) The communication will be reciprocal.
A
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A) A hip fracture B) A fracture of the mandible C) An increased likelihood of confusion D) Noncompliance with preventive teaching
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A. Glomerular filtration rate B. Heart rate C. Blood glucose
The nurse would evaluate a patient with an ostomy as understanding how to protect the skin if the patient cuts the skin barrier to which of the following measurements?
a. Tight to the base of the stoma b. 1/16 to 1/8 inch from the stoma c. 1/4 to 1/3 inch from the stoma d. 1/3 to 1/2 inch from the stoma