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Caiter2013

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In order to make verbal communication more effective, the nurse will:
 
  a. be brief, clear, and relevant in speech c. avoid speaking slowly
  b. use a consistent tone, never varying it d. use medical terms

Question 2

An infant's brain is what portion of the weight of an adult's brain?
 
  a. one-fourth c. one-half
  b. one-third d. two-thirds



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. Verbal communication is most effective if it is clear, brief, effectively toned, paced appropriately, relevant, and well timed.
B Incorrect. Use of consistent tone without variance is not a means of making verbal communication most effective.
C Incorrect. Avoidance of slow speaking is not a means of making verbal communication most effective.
D Incorrect. The use of medical terms might be the opposite of effective communication.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. An infant's brain weight that is one-fourth the weight of an adult's brain would warrant further evaluation.
B Incorrect. An infant's brain weight that is one-third the weight of an adult's brain would warrant further evaluation.
C Incorrect. An infant's brain weight that is one-half the weight of an adult's brain would warrant further evaluation.
D Correct. At birth, the infant's brain weight is approximately two-thirds the weight of an adult's brain.



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