Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Caring

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction 8 hours ago shows the greatest insight as to the purpose for keeping the client on bed rest?

• A) "This has been exhausting;she needs a period of uninterrupted rest."
• B) "The pain she experienced is exhausting;it's imperative that she rest."
• C) "Keeping her on bed rest decreases the need her body has for oxygen"
• D) "She needs complete rest;she is really very ill,especially her heart."

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