A Patient Asks the Same Question Many Times

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the same question many times. Which is correct?

• A) You need to be patient.
• B) Say that you already answered the question.
• C) Tell the person that you are answering again.
• D) Report the person's behavior to the nurse.

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Definitions:

Columnar Cell

A type of epithelial cell that is taller than it is wide, often found lining organs such as the intestine, where it aids in absorption and secretion.

Prevent Water Loss

Mechanisms or behaviors that organisms deploy to retain moisture and avoid dehydration.

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium

This refers to a type of tissue composed of multiple layers of cells, with the outer layers being hardened by keratin, providing protection against abrasion, dehydration, and infection.

Nonkeratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelium consisting of multiple layers of cells, found in moist areas of the body where protection against friction is required, without the surface layer of keratin.