A Client with Frequent Re-Admissions to the Inpatient Unit Refuses

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with frequent re-admissions to the inpatient unit refuses to eat or participate in activities.The nurse functions as the client advocate by which of the following actions?

• A)Respecting the client's wishes by taking food away and leaving the room door closed
• B)Scolding the client as a way to motivate a change in behavior
• C)Providing consistent encouragement to attend activities and having food available
• D)Ignoring the client and encouraging other health care team members to do the same

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Symbols

Communication elements such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language that convey messages without using words.

Verbal

Relating to words or the use of speech in communication as opposed to non-verbal forms like gestures or facial expressions.

Written

Refers to the expression of language in a textual medium, through the use of characters or symbols.

Non-audible Communication

Communication that occurs through means other than spoken words, such as body language, facial expressions, or written texts.