A 4-year-old who has chickenpox will not stop scratching despite your numerous attempts to stop him or her "or else I'll have to tie your hands down!" By responding this way to a patient, you:
A) Exhibit behaviors that are within the definition of "assault"
B) Try to talk to the child at his or her own level of understanding
C) Display responsibility in performing your tasks
D) Choose to protect the child's skin and explain this to him or her in a professional manner
A
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A) "How much does it cost?" B) "What is the result?" C) "Why is it in place?" D) "Who benefits from it?"
The nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old girl who has required multiple venipunctures and a computed tomography (CT) scan in a single day. The girl has expressed no fear or need for comfort. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Tell me about your day today." B) "Are you doing okay?" C) "Are you feeling okay?" D) "You have done really well today."
The client with anemia is in the emergency department. During the assessment and health history, what should the nurse ask the client?
1. "How much meat do you consume in a week?" 2. "Has your face been unusually red?" 3. "Do you have swelling in your groin?" 4. "Have you been experiencing bouts of energy?"
Active listening and body language work together. Which of the following actions does the nurse take in addition to actively listening to the patient?
a. Sits facing the patient b. Keeps arms and legs crossed c. Leans back in the chair away from the patient d. Avoids eye contact as much as possible