How may a nurse caring for a pediatric patient best be perceived as nonthreatening?
a. Tightly crossing her arms
b. Maintaining an open posture
c. Maintaining a tense posture
d. Standing at the bedside
ANS: B
Standing at the bedside looking down at the patient in the bed places the nurse in a position of authority and control. The patient is likely to experience this as intimidating and condescending. Whenever possible, the nurse should be level with the patient; this is especially important with pediatric patients. Sitting at the bedside in a relaxed and open posture is one example.
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