Which Question Would Be $\bold{most}$ Appropriate for a Nurse to Ask a Patient to Assist

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which question would be $\bold{most}$ appropriate for a nurse to ask a patient to assist in establishing a nursing diagnosis of Diarrhea?

• A) "What types of foods do you think caused your upset stomach?"
• B) "How many bowel movements a day have you had?"
• C) "Are you able to get to the bathroom in time?"
• D) "What medications are you currently taking?"

Explain the importance of attending, understanding, interpreting, and responding within the listening process.

Utilize effective strategies to make messages clear and understandable to the audience.

Acknowledge the impact of distractions on listening effectiveness and identify methods to mitigate them.

Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and mental preparation required for effective listening.

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Definitions:

Imaginal Scanning

Involves the mental visualization and traversing of imagery or scenes, often used in cognitive psychology experiments to study memory and spatial cognition.

Physical Pictures

Images or representations of objects or scenes that are present or tangible.

Visual Images

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Imagery Research

The scientific study of mental visualization and its effects on human cognition and behavior.