A Nurse Prepares to Assess the Emotional State of a Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares to assess the emotional state of a client with end-stage pancreatic cancer.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Bring the client to a quiet room for privacy.
• B) Pull up a chair and sit next to the client's bed.
• C) Determine whether the client feels like talking about his or her feelings.
• D) Review the health care provider's notes about the prognosis for the client.

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