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:

Monetary Policy

The process by which a central bank controls the supply of money in the economy, primarily through interest rates.

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System, each serving a specific geographic area of the United States, responsible for implementing the country's monetary policies.

Recessions

A phase of limited economic decrease, with trade and industry activity lowering, usually identified by a decrease in GDP in two adjacent quarters.

Federal Reserve Notes

Paper money issued by the Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States, used as the country's standard currency.