Communication techniques used during the exam should include all of the following except:
A) Using a calm, caring, and professional manner.
B) Teaching information, as appropriate, in response to the patient's health needs.
C) Being humorous about assessment findings.
D) Keeping the patient informed about assessment findings.
C
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Which of the following alternative therapies are classified as mind-body interventions?
a. Meditation b. Prayer c. Patient support groups d. All of the above
A client undergoing a complete blood cell (CBC) count for the detection of anemia
wants to know more about hemoglobin. Which should the nurse explain to the client as being the main function of hemoglobin? A) Gives its oxygen to cells of the body and picks up carbon dioxide B) Defends the body against disease organisms, toxins, and irritants C) Essential for blood clotting, plug formation, and further hemostasis D) Releases chemicals to assist the body in detoxifying foreign proteins
All hospitals should meet the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care Services Standards. Which would be an appropriate attempt to meet those standards?
A. Arrange, for a very small fee, for all patients to have a translator immediately available. B. Just use hand motions, pantomime, and touch to convey information. C. Require all staff nurses employed in the hospital to be bilingual. D. Use a computer to print index cards with essential phrases both in English and in the patient's language.
Which of the following intravenous solutions is most similar to the electrolyte content of the blood?
1. 0.22% sodium chloride (1/4NS) 2. Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride (D5 1/2NS) 3. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 4. Lactated Ringer's (LR)