Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
Standing at the bedside looking down at the patient in the bed places the nurse in a position of authority and control. The patient is likely to experience this as intimidating and condescending. Whenever possible, the nurse should be level with the patient; this is especially important with pediatric patients. Sitting at the bedside in a relaxed and open posture is one example.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
The way that an individual sits, stands, and moves is called posture. Posture has the potential to convey warmth and acceptance, or distance and disinterest. An open posture is demonstrated with a relaxed stance with uncrossed arms and legs while facing the other individual. A slight shift in body position toward an individual, a smile, and direct eye contact are all consistent with open posturing and convey warmth and caring. Closed posture is a more formal, distant stance, generally with the arms, and possibly the legs, tightly crossed. A person will often interpret closed posture as disinterest, coldness, and even nonacceptance.
The patient interview often requires note taking.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.