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tnt_battle

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A nurse is caring for a person who is delusional. What is important for the nurse to do while communicating with the client?
 
  A) Touch the client gently while talking.
  B) Avoid arguing about erroneous statements.
  C) Reinforce reality for delusional statements.
  D) Maintain eye contact at all times.

Question 2

A nurse is educating a lawn-care worker on the risk of hearing loss. What might be recommended?
 
  A) Listen to loud music with earphones while mowing.
  B) Just ignore the noise; you are too young for damage.
  C) Wear earplugs while using lawn equipment.
  D) Clean your ears with cotton-tipped applicators daily.


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yasmin

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

Ans: C
Nursing interventions to be used when communicating with a confused client include reinforcing reality if the client is delusional.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Health education for reducing the risk of hearing loss, which may begin at any age, includes wearing earplugs when using loud equipment.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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