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The nurse is completing the documentation of the hospitalized patient.  The nurse is aware to include:  Select all that apply.  

The nurse is providing education about medications to a patient.  The patient asks what the term “drug action” means.  The nurse knows that which statement best describes a drug action in the body.

A 48-year-old patient phoned to schedule an appointment for a routine prophy. Upon further questioning, you discover that he has recently been hospitalized for one week due to a stroke. What is your next course of action?

The nurse is preparing to measure a client’s blood pressure. Which should the nurse explain that blood pressure measures?

A client is approved to use a heating pad at home. Which should the nurse emphasize when teaching the client about the use of this device?

When responding to a client’s call light, the nurse says, “What can I do to help you?” Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?

The nurse stands at the foot of a client’s bed to ask if there is anything needed at this time. Which personal space-distance zone is the nurse standing?

The nurse is caring for a client with Wernicke’s aphasia. Which should the nurse do while communicating with the client? Select all that apply.

A client comes into the community clinic and demands to be seen immediately because she has a health issue that is much more serious than anyone else who is waiting to be seen. Which type of communication style is this client demonstrating?

While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the pulse is easily detected, feels strong, and is easily counted, but can be obliterated with moderate pressure. How should the nurse document this pulse?