The Physician Informs the Student Nurse That He Would Like

question 33

Multiple Choice

The physician informs the student nurse that he would like to give a telephone order. The best response by the student is:

• A) document the telephone order on the physician's orders.
• B) ask another student to listen as a witness to the telephone order.
• C) tape-record the physician giving the order to the student nurse.
• D) ask the registered nurse to take the telephone order.

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development in young children where speech is concise and missing grammatical markers, often including only essential content words.

Outcome Simulation

The process of mentally visualizing the outcomes of specific behaviors or decisions as a way to anticipate and plan for future events.

Gestured Communication

The use of bodily movements, especially of the hands and arms, to express thoughts, emotions, or information without verbal speech.

Human Language

Human Language is a complex system of communication that involves the use of spoken, written, or gestural symbols to convey meaning, emotions, and thoughts.