Which Statement Is Correct in Regard to Performing a Successful

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct in regard to performing a successful rectal examination?

• A) Perform it at the end of the physical examination after a trusting relationship has been established.
• B) Perform it at the beginning of the physical examination to minimize the patient's embarrassment.
• C) Provide minimal explanations about what will be done to decrease the patient's anxiety.
• D) Explain to the patient that you are just as nervous about this as she is.

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Definitions:

Inefficient

Referring to a lack of effectiveness, not achieving maximum productivity; resulting in a waste of time, energy, or material.

Efficient

The state of achieving a maximum output from given resources, with minimal waste or inefficiency.

Normative Statement

Prescriptive assertions that express judgments about whether a situation is desirable or undesirable, reflecting values rather than facts.

Positive Statement

A factual claim about how the world actually works, verifiable by observation or experience.