While Obtaining a Patient Health History, a Nurse Recognizes That

question 20

Multiple Choice

While obtaining a patient health history, a nurse recognizes that the personal space-distance zone that he or she is in when standing within 3 feet of the patient is

• A) Public.
• B) Intimate.
• C) Casual-personal.
• D) Social-consultative.

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Definitions:

Tautological Consequent

A conclusion in a deductive argument that is true by definition or is logically unavoidable.

Tautology

A statement that is true in every possible interpretation, often repeating the same idea in different words unnecessarily.

Self-Contradictory Antecedent

A condition in a hypothetical statement that contradicts itself, making the statement impossible or illogical.

Tautology

A statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form, often repeating the same idea in different words without providing additional information.