The Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)is Giving Report

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is giving report to the nurse on the cardiac step-down unit.The nurse states,"The patient is a 48-year-old woman admitted 3 days ago for chest pain and a stent placement.Vital signs are stable,but I am worried about her stress level.She said she just moved here due to a job transfer and her husband stayed behind to sell the house.She told me they have a high insurance deductible and she is worried about the hospital bill." Which factor has the most significant influence on the client's health?

• A)Coping skills
• B)Existing conditions
• C)Individual vulnerability
• D)Perceived threat

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways individuals interpret and give meaning to objects, events, and behaviors within a social context through symbols.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message or information through actions, behaviors, facial expressions, and body language, rather than words.

Chronemics

The study of how time affects communication in different cultures, including perceptions of punctuality and time management.

Vocalics

The study of nonverbal cues conveyed by the voice, such as tone, pitch, and volume, in communication.