When a person quickly assumes that others are blaming or confronting them, this is called:
a. denial c. passive-aggressive behavior
b. defensiveness d. lack of trust
B
Defensiveness is a behavior when an individual quickly assumes others are blaming or confronting them.
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a. 1 minute. b. 5 minutes. c. 10 minutes. d. 2 minutes in each quadrant.
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a. Determine what the patient would find helpful. b. Review the agency's mission and scope. c. Make another appointment with the agency. d. Warn the patient that non-adherence affects payment.
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What is the primary purpose of providing a drape during the assessment process? A) To keep the client warm while body parts are exposed B) To provide a barrier during palpation and percussion to ensure objective interpretation of findings C) To provide the client with modesty during the assessment D) To keep the client's skin dry during the assessment