When Communicating with a Newly Admitted Teenaged Patient,the Nurse Should

question 16

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a newly admitted teenaged patient,the nurse should

• A) Avoid questioning the patient about cigarette use when she observes a cigarette lighter lying on the bedside table.
• B) Complete the admission database as quickly as possible by asking yes and no questions.
• C) Ignore the patient's withdrawn behavior.
• D) Observe for congruency between the patient's facial expressions and verbal responses.

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