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jake

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When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient doesn't answer right away. The nurse should:
 
  a. ask rapid questions: Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?
  b. repeat the question in a louder voice.
  c. say, You must be feeling better because you are not complaining.
  d. keep eye contact and wait for the answer.

Question 2

The white female nurse is concerned that the 80-year-old African-American male patient is not being truthful with her because of his:
 
  a. lack of eye contact.
  b. smiling facial expression.
  c. tone of voice.
  d. body language.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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