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The nurse hands the wife of a patient who just died a box of tissues and holds the
woman's hand. The nurse is using what type of communication - Correct
answerNonverbal
The nurse asks the patient, " what happened when you fell? "This type of question is: -
Correct answerOpen-ended
An example of a simple answer is: - Correct answer"I know someone who had that
same reaction to the drug."
A difference between the way men and women communicate is: - Correct answerMen
nod when they agree; women nod to show they are listening
When speaking to an American indian - Correct answerAsk about being uncomfortable,
rather than asking about pain
Before you enter a patient's room - Correct answerKnock on the door
To effectively communicate with a pre-schooler - Correct answerActively involve the
child in his or her care
The best time of day to teach the elderly about their health care is - Correct answerIn
the morning
Proper e-mail etiquette includes - Correct answerSkipping a line to separate topics
The most important part of therapeutic communication for the nurse - Correct
answerActive listening
A result of nonassertive behavior is - Correct answerDenial of ones feelings and
opinions
An example of assertive language is - Correct answer"I think we should try another
approach."
What type of body language is a person demonstrating when standing with arms folded
while listening? - Correct answerAggressive
What type of body language is a person demonstrating when leaning forward with
hands grasped, elbows on knees, while seated facing someone? - Correct
answerAssertive
