The Extent of Faulty Provider-Patient Communication on Patient Retention of Information

question 38

Multiple Choice

The extent of faulty provider-patient communication on patient retention of information is reflected in the fact that up to _______________ cannot repeat their diagnosis and up to _______________ do not understand important details of their illness or treatment.

• A) one-half; three-quarters
• B) one-third; one-half
• C) one-half; one-third
• D) one-third; three-quarters

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Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Hypertonic

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to osmosis.

Glucose Solution

A liquid preparation containing glucose, commonly used in medical settings for energy supply and fluid replacement.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, affecting every part of the fluid’s volume.