When Taking History from a Newly Admitted Patient, the Nurse

question 39

Multiple Choice

When taking history from a newly admitted patient, the nurse notices that he often pauses and expectantly looks at the nurse.What would be the nurse's best response to this behaviour?

• A)Be silent, and allow him to continue when he is ready.
• B)Smile at him, and say, "Don't worry about all of this.I'm sure we can find out why you're having these pains."
• C)Lean back in the chair, and say, "You are looking at me kind of funny; there isn't anything wrong, is there?"
• D)Stand up, and say, "I can see that this interview is uncomfortable for you.We can continue it another time."

Recognize the unique racial demographics of colonial American regions and their similarities to other colonies.

Identify the major agricultural crops of early eighteenth-century Louisiana and understand the agricultural economy.

Describe the cultural contributions of African slaves to colonial America, including linguistics and religious practices.

Analyze the demographic changes in slave populations, particularly in South Carolina, and the factors contributing to natural growth.

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