When nursing actions cause the nurse to violate the personal space of the patient, the nurse can reduce the discomfort of the patient by:
a. approaching the interaction in a professional manner.
b. distracting the patient with jokes and humor.
c. asking another nurse to be present at the bedside.
d. assuring the patient that all people dislike invasion of personal space.
A
The intimate zone can cause uneasiness for both patient and nurse; therefore, approach the interaction in a professional manner.
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