You Encounter a Patient Complaining of Polyuria, Polyphagia, Polydipsia, and Abdominal

question 62

Multiple Choice

You encounter a patient complaining of polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, and abdominal pain. Based on these complaints, which of the following would you also expect to find?

• A) Complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath
• B) Blood glucose of less than 70 mg/dL
• C) Kussmaul's respirations and a fruity breath odor
• D) Blood glucose between 80 and 120 mg/dL

Understand how listening contributes to patient satisfaction in medical settings.

Describe the stages in the listening process and the role of feedback.

Recognize signs of poor listening within an organizational context.

Appreciate the generational differences in communication preferences and how these impact listening.

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