Which Technique Should the Nurse Use When Providing Information to a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which technique should the nurse use when providing information to a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade?

• A) Use the passive voice of language.
• B) Present the most important information first.
• C) Use medical terminology to explain the concepts.
• D) Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds.

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Definitions:

Purchase Order

A document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

Inventory Control

The management practice of overseeing and regulating the ordering, storing, and use of components that a company uses in the production of the items it sells.

Approved Vendor

A supplier who has been vetted and meets a company's criteria for quality, reliability, and business ethics, and is thus authorized to supply goods or services.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying weights or importance of different elements in a data set, often used in accounting and inventory management.