The Nurse Is Taking the Initial History of a Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking the initial history of a client admitted to the hospital for hypertension.The health care provider has ordered a beta-adrenergic blocker.Which statement by the client does the nurse recognize as most significant?

• A)"I don't handle stress well; I have a lot of diarrhea."
• B)"I have always had problems with my asthma."
• C)"When I have a migraine headache,I need to have the room darkened."
• D)"My father died of a heart attack when he was 48 years old."

Identify principles of supportive communication.

Comprehend the role and process of active listening in problem-solving.

Acknowledge different types of communication including non-verbal, unidirectional, and bidirectional.

Understand the emotional responses, such as defensiveness, in communication.

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Definitions:

Imported

Goods or services brought into one country from another for sale or use.

Producer Surplus

Producer surplus is the difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and what they actually receive due to higher market prices.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or to generate revenue.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual price they pay.