The nurse is preparing to meet a newly admitted client. What should the nurse do first?
1. Ask the client for feedback
2. Introduce herself to the client
3. Ask if the client has any questions
4. Check client ID with two forms of identification
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Rationale 1: Asking the client for feedback occurs at the end of the conversation.
Rationale 2: Introducing self to the client occurs after identifying the client.
Rationale 3: Asking if the client has any question occurs after explaining the purpose of the communication.
Rationale 4: Checking the client ID with two forms of identification should be done first.
Global Rationale: Checking the client ID with two forms of identification should be done first.Asking the client for feedback occurs at the end of the conversation. Introducing self to the client occurs after identifying the client. Asking if the client has any question occurs after explaining the purpose of the communication.
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