The Nurse Is Taking the History of a Patient Who

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking the history of a patient who may have a perforated eardrum. What would be an important question in this situation?

• A) "Do you ever notice ringing or crackling in your ears?"
• B) "When was the last time you had your hearing checked?"
• C) "Have you ever been told that you have any type of hearing loss?"
• D) "Is there any relationship between the ear pain and the discharge you mentioned?"

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Definitions:

Micromanaged

A management style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of their subordinates.

Mediated

In the context of communication or disputes, refers to the involvement of a neutral third party to facilitate discussions and help reach an agreement.

Group Emotional Intelligence

The collective ability of a group to manage, understand, and use emotional knowledge effectively to achieve goals.

Micromanagement

A management style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of subordinates, often excessively.