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Mollykgkg

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The primary purpose of communication is to
 
  a. Exchange information
  b. Form relationships
  c. Establish therapeutic rapport
  d. Meet psychosocial needs

Question 2

The nurse caring for a patient with recurrent abdominal pain of unknown origin addresses the patient by name and puts her hand on her shoulder and offers reassuring words: You'll be okay.
 
  Try not to think about things too much, if you can. How would you evaluate the nurse's verbal and nonverbal communication?
  a. Words offer hope and consolation
  b. Nurse's interaction is comforting
  c. Response builds nursepatient trust
  d. Message provides false reassurance



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CourtneyCNorton

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Hdosisshsbshs

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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