A Client on an Inpatient Unit Angrily Says to a Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client on an inpatient unit angrily says to a nurse, "Peter is not cleaning up after himself in the community bathroom. You need to address this problem." Which is the appropriate nursing response?

• A) "I'll talk to Peter and present your concerns."
• B) "Why are you overreacting to this issue?"
• C) "You should bring this to the attention of your treatment team."
• D) "I can see that you are angry. Let's discuss ways to approach Peter with your concerns."

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Definitions:

Coordinating Conjunction

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance or structure, such as "and," "but," or "or."

Punctuated Correctly

Text that has been marked with correct punctuation marks to clarify meaning and indicate the intended structure.

Coordinating Conjunction

A word that connects clauses, sentences, or words of equal syntactic importance, such as "and," "but," or "or."

Subordinating Conjunction

A word or phrase that introduces a dependent clause, connecting it to an independent clause, and indicating a relationship between the two, such as time, reason, or condition.