To Promote Patient Understanding and Promote Security,the Nurse Should

question 10

Multiple Choice

To promote patient understanding and promote security,the nurse should:

• A) Restrain the patient
• B) Explain all procedures
• C) Allow the patient more time alone
• D) Restrict activity as much as possible

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Definitions:

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