Mr Franklin Is Speaking with You, the Healthcare Provider, About

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the healthcare provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting worse." You reply, "Tell me more about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You tell me what's wrong!" Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing communication?

• A) "After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?"
• B) "I'd like to hear more about your experiences. Where were you born?"
• C) "I don't know what's wrong. You could have almost any disease."
• D) "I'll examine you and figure out later what the problem is."

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including mood disorders and schizophrenia, by affecting neurotransmitter functions.

Schizophrenia

A significant psychological condition marked by alterations in cognition, perception, feelings, speech, self-identity, and actions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting blood pressure, heart rate, and sugar metabolism.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness, also affecting digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.