During the Admission Interview a Client Shares with the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

During the admission interview a client shares with the nurse that she is allergic to latex.The nurse's immediate response is to:

• A) Place an allergic to latex sticker on the client's Kardex
• B) Verbally notify the staff of the client's allergy to latex
• C) Notify the client's health care provider of the client's allergy to latex
• D) Place an identification bracelet on the client that identifies the latex allergy

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Definitions:

Noise

Unwanted or disruptive sounds or signals that interfere with the communication or processing of information.

Effective Communication

The intended meaning of the source and the perceived meaning of the receiver are identical.

Efficient Communication

The ability to convey information and ideas effectively and clearly with minimal waste of time and resources.

Filtering

The intentional distortion of information to make it appear more favourable to the recipient.