Interpersonal Communications Is Only Successful If

question 1

Multiple Choice

Interpersonal communications is only successful if

• A) feedback has been received
• B) the message is decoded
• C) there is no noise present
• D) a computer is used

Understand and apply various nursing theories to promote patient self-care and decision-making.

Understand the evidence-based practice (EBP) process including formulating PICOT questions.

Recognize the importance of patient values and expectations in implementing EBP.

Identify sources of evidence for EBP including literature, quality improvement data, and research studies.

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Definitions:

Satisfaction

A measure of how goods and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation.

Pleasure

A state of feeling pleased or satisfied, often resulting from the fulfillment of a desire or need.

Synonymous

Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Maximize Utility

The economic principle aiming to achieve the highest satisfaction possible from consumption given limited resources.