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torybrooks

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A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for communication with this client?
 
  A) Do not assume the person can hear you.
  B) Keep environmental noise level high to stimulate the client.
  C) Be careful what is said in front of the client as he or she might hear you.
  D) Touch the person before speaking to them.

Question 2

When a new mother asks the nurse whether her newborn infant can see her, the best response by the nurse is to tell the mother that her infant ...
 
  A) cannot see for 2 weeks of age
  B) can differentiate objects only
  C) can differentiate colors only
  D) can see light and dark patterns


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sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The following are recommended guidelines when communicating with a client who is unconscious: be careful what is said in front of the client as he or she might hear you, assume the person can hear you, keep environmental noise level low, and speak to the person before touching him or her.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Newborns see only gross patterns of light and dark or bright colors. As they grow, vision becomes more discriminating.


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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