When the Nurse Is Evaluating the Reliability of a Patient's

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is evaluating the reliability of a patient's responses,which of these statements would be correct? The patient:

• A)Has a history of drug abuse and therefore is not reliable.
• B)Provided consistent information and therefore is reliable.
• C)Smiled throughout interview and therefore is assumed reliable.
• D)Would not answer questions concerning stress and therefore is not reliable.

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimulus

Any object or event that is input to the senses, leading to a response or recognition from the body or brain.

Reflex

An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus without the involvement of conscious thought.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electrical charge across the membrane of a nerve cell that results in the transmission of an electrical impulse.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which acts as the processing center for nervous functions.