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Wadzanai

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During a follow-up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular basis. The nurse asks, Why haven't you taken your insulin? Which statement is an appropriate evaluation of this question?
 
  a. This question may place the patient on the defensive.
  b. This question is an innocent search for information.
  c. Discussing his behavior with his wife would have been better.
  d. A direct question is the best way to discover the reasons for his behavior.

Question 2

The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no interpreter is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this situation?
 
  a. Do you take medicine?
  b. Do you sterilize the bottles?
  c. Do you have nausea and vomiting?
  d. You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?


honnalora

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The adult's use of why questions usually implies blame and condemnation and places the person on the defensive. The other statements are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In a situation during which a language barrier exists and no interpreter is available, simple words should be used, avoiding medical jargon. The use of contractions and pronouns should also be avoided. Nouns should be repeatedly used, and one topic at a time should be discussed.


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