The Instructor Tells a Nursing Student to Hurry with the Assignment

question 19

Multiple Choice

The instructor tells a nursing student to hurry with the assignment in order to help a classmate who is behind with work. The student has promised a patient she'd return in 15 minutes to polish the patient's nails. Which response would be considered assertive?

• A) "Why me? I'm still busy with my own patients. Ask one of the others who are standing around at the nurses' station."
• B) "I suppose I can, if you insist."
• C) "I've promised one of my patients that I'll come back to polish her nails. I'd like to be able to keep that promise. Can you possibly ask someone else?"
• D) "I'll be glad to help." Then go and apologize to the patient, saying the instructor won't let you polish her nails.

Acknowledge the prevalence and consequences of plagiarism in academic and media contexts.

Comprehend the role of media in democratic societies and its designation as the "fourth branch of government".

Recognize the importance of investigative journalism in uncovering significant social issues.

Understand methods by which reports, especially involving scientific issues, can be inaccurately presented or biased.

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, responsible for sound detection and balance.

Auditory Receptors

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into nerve impulses.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light, allowing for better vision in the dark.

Physiological Effects

Changes in the body's normal functions that occur in response to internal or external stimuli.