Technical Terms Are Used to Help the Reader Understand the Message

question 20

True/False

Technical terms are used to help the reader understand the message rather than to show the reader the cleverness or superiority of the writer. Whenever possible, use as many technical terms as possible.

Recognize signs and symptoms of complications related to fluid imbalance and IV therapy.

Apply principles of fluid balance to dietary and medication management for patients with specific conditions.

Understand the considerations and procedures for starting an IV in elderly patients.

Recognize the complications and risks associated with using certain areas for IV insertion, especially in patients with specific treatments like hemodialysis.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

An approach to processing information that starts with the sensory input and builds up to the perception of the whole.

Rationalization

The process of reorganizing a company or system to make it more efficient, often involving the simplification of processes and elimination of redundancies.

Projection

The tendency for perceivers to attribute their own thoughts and feelings to others.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional responses from their original source to another target.