Author Question: A patient is admitted for a computed tomography scan of the cranium. As the nurse explains this ... (Read 58 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is admitted for a computed tomography scan of the cranium. As the nurse explains this diagnostic test, the patient moves away from the nurse. This is an example of what influencing factor in communication?

a. Space
b. Gender
c. Environment
d. Sociocultural background

Question 2

After a surgical procedure, the client is advanced to a full liquid diet. The nurse is able to recommend which one of the following foods for this client?

a. Custard
b. Pured meats
c. Soft fresh fruit
d. Rice

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A The patient who moves away from the nurse during a conversation is demonstrating the influence of personal space on communication.
B The patient's reaction is not an example of gender influencing communication.
C The patient's reaction is not an example of environment influencing communication. Noise, temperature extremes, distractions, and lack of privacy are examples of environmental factors that may influence communication.
D Although people do maintain varying distances between each other depending on their culture, the patient's reaction is not an example of sociocultural background influencing communication, as cultural orientation is not mentioned in this situation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Custard is included in a full liquid diet.
Pured meats are allowed in a pured diet, not a full liquid diet.
Soft fresh fruit is not included in a full liquid diet. Fresh fruit is often part of a high-fibre diet. Cooked or canned fruits are allowed on a mechanical soft diet.
Rice is not part of full liquid diet.