A patient's recent stroke has had a profound effect on his communication. To foster an atmosphere that is conducive to communication and the recovery of speech the nurse should:
A) Speak to the patient using simplified vocabulary and short sentences.
B) Disregard the patient's gestures in an effort to encourage speech.
C) Adhere to predictable schedules whenever possible.
D) Ensure that the patient receives constant stimulation during daytime hours.
Question 2
The home care nurse is conducting patient teaching with a patient beginning corticosteroid therapy.
To achieve consistency with the body's natural secretion of cortisol, when would the home care nurse instruct the patient to take her corticosteroid medication?
A) In the evening between 4 PM and 6 PM
B) Prior to going to sleep at night
C) At noon every day
D) In the early morning between 7 AM and 8 AM
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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