A Novice Nurse Tells a Mentor, "I Want to Convey

question 6

Multiple Choice

A novice nurse tells a mentor, "I want to convey to my patients that I am interested in them and that I want to listen to what they have to say." Which behaviors will be helpful in meeting the nurse's goal? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Sitting behind a desk, facing the patient
• B) Introducing self to a patient and identifying own role
• C) Maintaining control of discussions by asking direct questions
• D) Using facial expressions to convey interest and encouragement
• E) Assuming an open body posture and sometimes mirror imaging

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Definitions:

Frame Shift Mutation

A genetic mutation caused by insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides in a DNA sequence that is not divisible by three.

Transcription

The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, a key step in gene expression.

DNA Synthesis

The process of constructing DNA molecules naturally or artificially through the enzyme-driven arrangement of nucleotides in a specific order.

Upstream

In genetics, refers to the sequences of DNA that are located before (5' to) the start of a gene, affecting its expression.