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mynx

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow. How can I help you? This type of communication is:
 
  a. intrusive.
  b. aggressive.
  c. closed.
  d. assertive.

Question 2

The nurse reassures the anxious mother of a child with pyloric stenosis who is to have surgery that the surgical procedure, called a __________, is quickly done and the child recovers almost immediately.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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Assertive communication takes a patient's feelings and needs into account, yet honors the patient's rights as an individual.

Answer to Question 2

pyloromyotomy
When the muscle is cut, the obstruction is immediately relieved and the child who is hungry will begin to eat and keep food down.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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