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tuffie

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Which of the following would be considered a barrier to a nurse's effective communication? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Interrupting d. Experiencing stress
  b. Attentive listening e. Developing trust
  c. Being defensive f. Offering false reassurance

Question 2

Which order should be considered to have the highest priority when delivering care to a patient?
 
  a. Albuterol treatment for a patient complaining of shortness of breath
  b. IV diuretic for a patient in heart failure
  c. Sliding-scale short-acting insulin
  d. Antihypertensive for a patient admitted with negative cardiac enzymes



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, F
Barriers to effective communication include interrupting, being defensive, and offering false
reassurance. When an individual is experiencing stress, this may become a barrier to effective
communication. Attentive listening, developing trust, clarifying, using silence, and providing
information are strategies which will facilitate communication.

Answer to Question 2

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A The patient's respiratory status has changed, so ABCs should be used to deter-mine the highest priority medication administration.
B Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.
C Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.
D Patient is not at risk for loss of airway.




tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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