If in Response to the Patient Statement,"I Am Upset About

question 8

Multiple Choice

If in response to the patient statement,"I am upset about all this lab work" the nurse responds,"You're upset?" this is an example of:

• A) an open-ended question.
• B) reflecting.
• C) restating.
• D) paraphrasing.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear, and vibrates when sound waves hit it, aiding in hearing.

Eighth Cranial Nerve

Also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, it is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Sensory Change

Alterations in the way an individual perceives sensory input, which can affect vision, hearing, taste, touch, or smell.

Older Adult

A term referring to someone in the later stage of life, often defined as being 65 years or older, who may face unique health and social challenges.