The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Verbalizing

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is verbalizing concerns related to a difficult relationship. Which of the following responses by the nurse will block communication and should therefore be avoided? (Select all that apply.?

• A)Using silence
• B)Asking "why"
• C)Changing the subject
• D)Agreeing or disagreeing
• E)Verbalizing the implied

Recognize the developmental differences in problem-solving between children and adults.

Comprehend the relationship between drug abuse and addiction.

Appreciate the importance of cognitive flexibility in personal and intellectual development.

Acknowledge historical shifts in the age of childbirth.

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Definitions:

Columbian Expeditions

Voyages led by Christopher Columbus that reached the Americas in the late 15th century, marking the beginning of European exploration and colonization.

Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, led by the Pope, with a worldwide membership of over a billion people, known for its traditions, doctrines, and influence in global affairs.

South America

A continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a rich diversity of cultures, climates, and ecosystems.

Taino Indians

Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean who were among the first to encounter Christopher Columbus in 1492.