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Mollykgkg

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During an in-home visit, it would be appropriate for a nurse to:
 
  1. smoke if the expectant mother smokes.
  2. ask to have the volume on the TV turned down or move to a quiet room.
  3. give ample advice and reassurances to establish authority.
  4. freely move whatever furniture and belongings the nurse feels necessary.

Question 2

A girl with scoliosis is prescribed a body brace. The purpose of the brace is to
 
  A) improve spinal alignment.
  B) correct spinal curvature.
  C) prevent herniation of a spinal disk.
  D) prevent torticollis.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Incorrect. It is important to model healthy behavior, for example, not smoking, without being preachy.
2. Correct. The nurse needs to respect the patient's home, but still must find a place to talk that is free from distractions.
3. Incorrect. Giving too much advice and false assurances create barriers to communication.
4. Incorrect. Always ask permission to move things and take care to avoid moving personal belongings not affected by care.

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Mollykgkg

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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