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leo leo

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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.



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HandsomeMarc

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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.




leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


Jossy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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