Which Sentence Is Appropriate to Write in an Incident Report

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is appropriate to write in an incident report for a patient who got out of bed and fell?

• A) The patient probably urinated on the floor and slipped due to the wet floor.
• B) The patient's nurse assistant always takes forever to answer patient call lights.
• C) The patient never follows directions and always causes trouble for the nurses.
• D) The patient was found lying on the floor with his urinal on the floor next to him.

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Definitions:

One-Way Communication

One-way communication describes a process where information is sent from a sender to a receiver without expecting or receiving any feedback or response.

Listener Involvement

The engagement and active participation of an audience member in the communication process.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, or instructions between individuals or groups, often involving a shared understanding.

Empathize

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their shoes.