A nurse touches a patient's hand to indicate caring and support. What channel of communication is the nurse using within Berlo's Model of Communication?

Kinesthetic

Olfactory

Visual

Auditory

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Touch is a kinesthetic channel of communication, involving physical contact or body movements.
B.   Olfactory relates to the sense of smell and is not relevant to touch.
C. Visual relates to sight and visual cues.
D.   Auditory relates to hearing and auditory cues.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Tomato soup is not typically allowed on a clear liquid diet as it contains solid particles.
B. Chicken or beef broth is a clear liquid and is suitable for a clear liquid diet.
C. Pudding is not a clear liquid; it is a semi-solid food.
D. Ice cream is not considered a clear liquid; it is a frozen, semi-solid food.

A. A patient who is a fall risk, has a bed alarm in place and is sleeping. B. A patient who is complaining of pain at a level 7 on the pain scale and is due for pain medication C. A patient with a tracheostomy who is wheezing, has increase secretions and is due for tracheostomy suction. D. A patient with a pressure ulcer (wound) to the sacrum who was just turned on their left side an hour ago.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While a fall-risk patient is important, the patient is currently sleeping and has a bed alarm in place, reducing immediate risk.
B. Pain management is important, but the patient is not in immediate distress, and pain can be addressed after the more critical patient is attended to.
C. A patient with a tracheostomy experiencing wheezing and increased secretions may be at risk for airway compromise and need immediate attention.
D. Turning a patient with a pressure ulcer, while important for prevention, is not as urgent as addressing potential airway issues in the tracheostomy patient.

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