The Nurse Is Gathering Data on a Patient Who Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is gathering data on a patient who is admitted. During the admission process, the nurse notices constant throat clearing behaviors by the patient. Which intervention does the nurse implement if viewing the patient's behavior from a physiological viewpoint?

• A)Ask the patient to explain the noted behavior.
• B)Seek a prescription for a bedside humidifier.
• C)Administer prescribed pain medication.
• D)Inquire about the patient's anxiety level.

Understand the concepts of modality, variability, and symmetry in distributions.

Apply knowledge of distribution shapes to analyze and interpret real-world data.

Recognize the importance of cumulative percentages in interpreting frequency distributions.

Understand the American Psychological Association’s recommendations for constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons.

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Definitions:

Redirected Session

A therapeutic strategy that involves changing the direction of a counseling or therapy session to focus on different or more pertinent issues as they arise.

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Situations or events that cause significant harm, such as natural disasters or accidents, and necessitate emergency response and recovery efforts.

Confidentiality

The principle of keeping personal, medical, or sensitive information private and disclosing it only with consent or legal obligation.

Written Consent

A formal document where an individual agrees and provides permission for a specific action or procedure.