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Giving ________may cause the patient to strive for praise, rather than progress.

A medical assistant shows ________ when she acknowledges a patient’s wishes without passing judgment.

When one patient expresses pain very emotionally, and another patient refuses to admit she has any pain but is grimacing, this may illustrate ________.

Stating a patent’s name when you greet her is giving______.

Positive communication can help develop a harmonious, positive relationship with coworkers. This relationship is also known as ________.

A professional who is firm and stands up for himself or herself while still showing respect for others is ________.

Preoperative teaching and preparation are completed by the nurses on the surgical unit. Before surgery, the client may be taught measures to help prevent blood clots from forming in the legs. Which teaching concept is taught to the client? Select All That Apply

The provider orders amoxicillin 250 mg PO. The label reads 125 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse give?Write only the numerical answer in the blank provided. Do not include units of measure.

A nursing staff educator observes a nurse who collects and prepares sterile supplies for a procedure. Which behavior indicates to the staff educator that additional teaching is needed?

A patient recovering from diuretic therapy has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5–5.3 mEq/L). The nurse provides dietary teaching to help increase potassium intake. Which food selection by the patient would indicate effective learning?