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ec501234

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A patient being admitted in hypertensive crisis informs the nurse that he stopped taking his blood pressure medication 3 weeks ago. Which response by the nurse is best?
 
  1) You're lucky you didn't have a stroke; you really need to take your medication.
  2) Tell me more about your experience with your high blood pressure medication.
  3) Why did you stop taking your high blood pressure medication?
  4) It's very important to take your blood pressure medication.

Question 2

Which of the following is a nonverbal behavior that enhances communication?
 
  1) Keeping a neutral expression on the face
  2) Maintaining a distance of 6 to 12 inches
  3) Sitting down to speak with the patient
  4) Asking mostly open-ended questions


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joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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