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

question 4

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) Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds.
• D) Explain using jargon so the patient will understand others on the health care team.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a unit of product.

Net Operating Income

Represents the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, shared among different business segments or products.

Segmented Income Statement

An income statement broken down into segments, such as product lines or geographical areas, to analyze profitability.