When auscultating a patient's abdomen, a nurse notes gurgling sounds. What characteristic of sound would the nurse document?
A) resonance B) turgor C) quality D) texture
Question 2
A nurse is using motivational interviewing to find out why a patient refuses to participate in the recommended rehabilitation program. Which of the following is an example of using the skill of reflective listening to help motivate this patient?
A) So, you feel that you are not ready to start a program this week...?
B) Why do you feel that you are not ready to start rehabilitation?
C) I understand that you are afraid to start rehabilitation; where do you see yourself in a week?
D) Remember we discussed what needs to be done to get you back on your feet...How do you feel about getting started?
Cottontails' ears have developed to hear even whisper-quiet sounds at incredible distances.
The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Responses to Sound Waves
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Petrissage with a flat hand. Apply compression across the abdomen in a wavelike motion. Push in ...