When communicating with an unresponsive patient, the ...

[leo leo]

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]

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]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it