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daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

During an evaluation conference, the nurse manager observes nonverbal messages, including nodding in agreement and smiling. These behaviors are examples of which aspect of communication?

1. Metacommunication
2. Intrasender conflict
3. Fogging
4. Intersender conflict

Question 2

An emergency department has been notified that hundreds of injuries have occurred following the collapse of bleachers at a football game.

The emergency department nurses should prepare to make which types of assessments? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Physical
2. Self
3. Situational
4. Family
5. Community

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Metacommunications are nonverbal messages conveyed by body language and environmental factors.
Rationale 2: Intrasender conflict occurs when there is a difficulty in the interpretation of an intended message due to disparity between verbal and nonverbal communication.
Rationale 3: Fogging is a communication technique in which one partially agrees with what was said.
Rationale 4: Intersender conflict occurs when there is a difficulty in the interpretation of an intended message due to disparity between different sources.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Physical assessment skills will be necessary as victim's injuries are assessed.
Rationale 2: The nurse must be able to conduct a self-assessment of abilities to manage a victim and of personal reaction to the disaster.
Rationale 3: The nurse must be making situational assessments at all times during the disaster to ensure a flow of clients, equipment, personnel, and information. The nurse must also assess the safety of the situation.
Rationale 4: Victim families are also involved in the disaster. The nurse must assess the families' coping abilities.
Rationale 5: The nurse will not be involved in community assessment at the time of the disaster, but may be called on for this skill in the days and weeks to follow.
Global Rationale: