Author Question: When communicating with an unresponsive patient, the communication technique the nurse should use is ... (Read 37 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When communicating with an unresponsive patient, the communication technique the nurse should use is to:

a. avoid speaking directly to the patient.
b. assume verbal stimuli are heard.
c. speak in a loud voice.
d. use simple words.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient's knowledge of an ordered procedure to determine:

a. difficulties the patient may encounter.
b. the nurse's role in the procedure.
c. health teaching required.
d. anxiety the patient has.

HandsomeMarc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A person interacting with an unresponsive patient should assume all sounds and verbal stimuli have the potential of being heard by the patient.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse will need to assess the patient's knowledge of the procedure to determine the level of health care teaching needed.