Barriers to communication include: a. open-ended questions c. ...

[Evvie72]

Barriers to communication include:
 
  a. open-ended questions c. encouragement
  b. preconceived ideas d. selective reflection

Question 2

The nurse assessing an infant finds the following signs and symptoms: sun setting eyes with sclera seen above the iris, a high-pitched cry, a bulging fontanel, dilated scalp veins, slight alteration in consciousness, and vomiting.
 
  The nurse is aware that these signs and symptoms are most consistent with: a. increased intracranial pressure c. encephalitis caused by a virus
  b. spinal cord trauma d. severe hypoxia

[CourtneyCNorton]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Open-ended questions can stimulate open communication, not raise a barrier.
B Correct. Preconceived ideas and allowing feelings to influence behavior, opinions, or beliefs become barriers to communication.
C Incorrect. Encouragement is not a barrier to communication.
D Incorrect. Selective reflection is not a barrier to communication.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. For the child with increased intracranial pressure, the common presenting signs and symptoms may include vomiting, alteration in level of consciousness, sun setting eyes with the sclera seen above the iris, high-pitched cry, bulging fontanel, and dilated scalp veins.
B Incorrect. These signs and symptoms are not associated with spinal cord trauma.
C Incorrect. These signs and symptoms are not associated with encephalitis caused by a virus.
D Incorrect. These signs and symptoms are not associated with severe hypoxia.

[Evvie72]

Wow, this really help

[patma1981]

Gracias!