If a nurse implies the client's needs are not important and that the needs of the nurse are far more important, she is creating a communication barrier. The nurse demonstrates this noncaring communication by the __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
failure to listen
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A. "If you got a flu shot last year, you need to make sure that you get the new shot exactly 1 year later." B. "You should get a flu shot early in the fall so that you make enough antibodies before the flu season arrives." C. "Since we don't know if the flu will come this year, you should wait until an out-break of flu in our area is reported." D. "Because flu shots are good for five years at a time, if you got a flu shot last year you do not need to get another one this year."
The nurse is collecting data from a client regarding past alcohol use history. What question will provide the greatest amount of information?
1. Are you a heavy drinker? 2. How often do you use alcohol? 3. Drinking doesn't cause any problems for you, does it? 4. Is alcohol use a concern for you?