Which of the following actions can the nurse take to break down the barriers between the nurse and people who live in poverty?
1. Maintain a strict professional demeanor
2. Call the client by name
3. Keep client appointments as scheduled
4. Smile and be friendly to clients
ANS: 2
Nurses can then begin the process of breaking down barriers of fear, isolation, uncertainty, and the unknown.
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