Medical Crisis Communication
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What can help reduce the shock of life-changing events for patients?

  • Using aggressive treatment methods
  • Administering strong sedatives immediately
  • Withholding information to prevent anxiety
  • Providing information in a clear, calm, consistent, and reassuring manner (correct)
  • What should caregivers recognize about hospitalized patients?

  • Patients are generally comfortable in hospital emergency rooms
  • Patients do not feel scared in ICUs
  • Hospital environments can be intimidating for patients (correct)
  • Patients prefer to be left alone in hospital settings
  • What is a typical response to life-threatening events?

  • Excitement and joy
  • Anger and frustration
  • Frightened or distraught feelings (correct)
  • Complete calm and composure
  • What is a challenge in caring for frightened or distraught patients?

    <p>Their understandable responses to life-threatening events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important for health providers when communicating with patients?

    <p>Providing information in a clear, calm, consistent, and reassuring manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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