Which Behavior Should the Nurse Avoid Because It May Hinder

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which behavior should the nurse avoid because it may hinder empathetic communication?

• A) Interrupting the patient
• B) Using vocabulary that is not understandable to the patient
• C) Reprimanding the patient
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Trunk

The main body or stem of a tree, or the main part of the human body excluding the head, neck, and limbs.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

Monthly

Pertaining to or occurring every month.

Auscultation

The medical practice of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the condition of heart, lungs, or other organs.