Author Question: Seeing a patient with his head in his arms resting on the over-the-bed table, the nurse steps into ... (Read 38 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Seeing a patient with his head in his arms resting on the over-the-bed table, the nurse steps into the room and asks if the patient feels ill. The patient, without raising his head, says, I'm fine. The nurse should:

a. sit down next to the bed and say, You don't act fine.
b. pat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds.
c. say, from the doorway, If you need anything, just call me.
d. assist the patient to sit up and say, Now, that's much better, isn't it?

Question 2

The nurse is careful in the use of medical jargon while talking with an older adult patient because the use of medical jargon might become:

a. an opportunity to instruct the patient.
b. an effective abbreviated communication shortcut.
c. an indicator of formal communication.
d. a communication barrier.