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gbarreiro

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with an unresponsive patient?
 
  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

A nurse is assessing a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication. What is the lowest number of defining characteristics for this diagnosis?
 
  a. One
  b. Two
  c. Three
  d. Four


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Jane

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 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

ANS: A
If one or more of the defining characteristics is present, a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication can be determined.


gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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