A nurse calls the covering physician to report a patient's temperature of 101.7F. Which of the following variables may impact their communication?
A. Time of day
B. Workload of both the nurse and the physician
C. A history of positive or negative communication encounters between these healthcare professionals
D. All of the above
Question 2
Individuals who practice a passive style of communication
A. Believe their opinions are not as important as those of their colleagues
B. Often keep their ideas to themselves
C. Speak confidently and clearly
D. Both A and B
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: neck assessment
The physician uses percussion—tapping—to detect sound or vibration.
Air-Temperature Data
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