Asking the patient questions to assure clear understanding is a communication technique known as

21. According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the customary stages of the dying or grieving process in the typical sequence are:

a. Acceptance, denial, depression, anger, bargaining
b. Denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
c. Anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance
d. Denial and isolation, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance

Which of the following statements is false?

a. Non-English-speaking patients typically understand simple phrases and commands such as "Yes," "No," and "Stop."

b. Pediatric patients always require special attention.

c. To minimize feelings of alienation, it is safe to assume that a patient with a nasogastric tube would prefer to wait in a general reception area.

d. Dealing with mentally impaired patients often requires the technologist use a strong yet reassuring tone of voice.

What is the best way to answer questions from a patient or visitor about the diagnosis of an examination?

Which of the following would be considered an example of negative nonverbal communication?

How can you improve communication with patients?

When communicating with patients you should always?