A Nurse Is Reading New Orders Written in the Patient

question 44

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reading new orders written in the patient chart. The order reads, "NPO," which means that the patient will receive ____.

• A) only beverages and medications
• B) only medications
• C) nothing by mouth
• D) all foods orally

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Definitions:

Frames

Cognitive structures or mental models that individuals use to perceive and interpret information.

Nebulous

Characterized by vagueness or lack of clarity, difficult to define or describe.

Different Interpretations

The process of deriving varied meanings from the same piece of information or event, often influenced by individual perspectives.

Perceptual And Cognitive Biases

Systematic errors in thinking and perception that affect decisions and judgments.