When Communicating with a Patient Diagnosed with a Serious Mental

question 7

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a patient diagnosed with a serious mental disorder, it is important for the nurse to recognize which fact about these patients?

• A) They seldom have intact sensory channels.
• B) Those with a "flat affect" are easier to understand.
• C) Such patients are typically very talkative.
• D) Social isolation is communing demonstrated.

Understand the physiological basis and treatment approaches for acid-base imbalances.

Recognize and manage potential complications associated with intravenous therapy.

Understand the principles of blood transfusion and recognize and respond to transfusion reactions.

Apply knowledge of fluid therapy to manage patients with specific fluid and electrolyte needs.

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Internal Growth Rate

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