The nurse identifies several important examples of nonverbal communication as: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Posture
2. Physical appearance
3. Facial expressions
4. Eye contact
5. Text messages
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Posture is a form of nonverbal communication.
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A patient is administered probenecid (Benemid) with a penicillin. The patient asks why this drug is being administered. What is the best response the nurse can state to the patient?
A) "Probenecid will increase the serum level of penicillin." B) "Probenecid prevents an anaphylactic reaction." C) "Probenecid will break down the bacterial cell wall." D) "Probenecid decreases the amount of penicillin needed."
The nurse is conducting a pain assessment of a 10- year-old boy who has been taking acetaminophen for chronic knee pain. The assessment indicates that the recommended dose is no longer providing adequate relief
What is the appropriate nursing action? A) Increase the dosage of the acetaminophen B) Tell the child he is experiencing the ceiling effect C) Use guided imagery to help his pain D) Obtain an order for a different medication
The nurse enters the client's room and asks the client a question from the doorway. What distance is this considered?
1. Public 2. Social 3. Personal 4. Intimate
Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:
1. Draw a serum creatinine to assess renal function 2. Try the patient on insulin 3. Tell the patient to increase iodine intake 4. Have the patient stop taking any sulfonylurea to avoid dangerous drug interactions