A client shares that, "I can't stand his controlling ways. I would be better off alone. At least I would be able to come and go as I please and not have to be interrogated all the time." What therapeutic communication technique is the nursing using when responding, "Are you saying that things would be better if you left your husband?"
A. Focusing
B. Restating
C. Reflection
D. Clarification
Answer: D. Clarification
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a. The patient has free access to the chart and may make and circulate copies of it to representing officers of the law b. The patient may review the chart and ask for explanations regarding the information therein c. The patient does not have access to the chart or the information therein d. The chart is available only to official officers of the court
The perinatal nurse assessing a laboring woman's contraction intensity by internal monitoring would expect, during the transition phase, a reading in which of the following ranges?
A. 10 to 12 mm Hg B. 20 to 40 mm Hg C. 50 to 70 mm Hg D. 70 to 90 mm Hg
Mr. Right employs 22 children in his clothing factory. Each child is no more than 10 years old and works 11 hours a day, 6 days a week. Mr. Right is practicing
1. abuse. 2. neglect. 3. violence. 4. exploitation.
The nurse is alert for the symptoms of atelectasis, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Grunting b. Intercostal retractions c. Vomiting d. Sweating e. Mottled skin