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oliviahorn72

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The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of exchange:
 
  a. lets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient.
  b. encourages sharing of intimate details.
  c. establishes the nurse's role as a health care provider.
  d. blocks more meaningful therapeutic communication.

Question 2

The nurse communicating with an older adult who has a hearing impairment will improve reception by speaking:
 
  a. in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
  b. more loudly from several feet away.
  c. normally with exaggerated hand gestures.
  d. in a low tone, bending close to the patient.


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cegalasso

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

jackie

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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