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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse frequently looks at her watch when giving a patient a bed bath. The message that is most likely conveyed to the patient is that the nurse:
 
  a. desires to spend more time with the patient.
  b. is anxious to listen to the patient's concerns.
  c. is feeling hurried.
  d. likes her watch.

Question 2

The parents of an adolescent who attempted suicide review the events that led to this action. Symptoms such as depression, loneliness, and sleep disturbances were most likely present for how long before the suicide attempt?
 
  a. 1 year
  b. 6 months
  c. 1 month
  d. 6 weeks


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Frequently looking at one's watch while interacting with a patient conveys to the patient that the nurse is in a hurry and really has no desire to spend time with him or her.

Answer to Question 2

C
Symptoms are usually present for 1 month before the attempt.


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