Which of the following nursing actions is most likely to take place in the space known as personal distance?
a. taking vital signs c. one-on-one teaching
b. teaching a class d. giving an injection
C
Personal space extends from 1.5 to 4 feet around a person's body. At this distance, it is easier to read nonverbal communication. Activities that occur at this distance include conversations between the patient and the nurse, one-on-one teaching, and counseling.
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