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The patient is talking to the nurse about recent health problems of immediate family members and the strain she has been under trying to care for them. She begins to cry between sentences. What response by the nurse demonstrates the most empathy?
 
  A) I know how you feel. I was the primary caregiver for my father when he was dying.
  B) It's okay to cry. Sometimes that helps us to feel better.
  C) Just take your time. I am listening.
  D) It is difficult when family members are ill. It helps if you take some time for yourself.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a patient with a recent head injury asks the patient to raise his left arm as high as possible. The patient repeatedly raises his right arm. What does this indicate?
 
  A) Difficulty with providing feedback
  B) Difficulty with decoding messages
  C) Difficulty with compliance
  D) Difficulty with following commands



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dominiqueenicolee

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B




xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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