When Working with a Patient Whose Job Involves Many Hours

question 5

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient whose job involves many hours of word processing, the nurse will teach the patient about the need to

• A) do stretching and warm-up exercises before starting work.
• B) wrap the wrists with a compression bandage every morning.
• C) use acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of NSAIDs for wrist pain.
• D) obtain a keyboard pad to support the wrist while word processing.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

A capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, motivating ourselves, and managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.

Disruptive Impulses

Behaviors or thoughts that interrupt traditional processes or established norms, potentially leading to innovation or change.

Empathize

means to understand and share the feelings of another person, crucial for building rapport and effective communication in personal and professional settings.

Unilateral

Pertaining to actions, decisions, or agreements made by one party without the consent, consultation, or agreement of others involved.