A Patient Is Proficient at Meditation from Long-Time Use of the Technique

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is proficient at meditation from long-time use of the technique. Which finding in the medication history will cause the nurse to follow up?

• A) Takes thyroid-regulating medication
• B) Takes corticosteroid medication
• C) Takes loop diuretic medication
• D) Takes anticoagulant medication

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

A strategy by which a person controls the behavior of others through punishments, threats, or sanctions.

Reward Power

The extent to which someone uses incentives to influence the actions of others.

Subordinates

Employees who are lower in rank or position and report to a supervisor or manager.

Referent Power

The degree to which a leader can influence others through their desire to identify and be associated with them.