Several Nurses Are Newly Assigned to a Hospital Unit That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are newly assigned to a hospital unit that focuses on the care of military personnel who have sustained severe brain injuries and their families.The nurse manager would initially suggest that they:

• A) focus on honing their therapeutic communication and assessment skills.
• B) self-reflect concerning their feelings about working with the disabled.
• C) learn to recognize and act upon the emotional needs of the family.
• D) review the physical needs of the traumatic brain injured client.

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, which can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear, characterized by their frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.

Frequency

The rate at which a vibration occurs that constitutes a wave, either in a material (as in sound waves), or in an electromagnetic field (as in radio waves and light).

Pitch

Refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how "high" or "low" it sounds.

Middle Ear

The air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny auditory bones responsible for transmitting sound from the outer ear to the inner ear.