The correct positioning of a patient, with the spine straight instead of twisted, is referred to as
A. Body mechanics.
B. Body alignment.
C. Body therapeutics.
D. Body transfers.
Answer: B
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By the end of the meeting, the client has stopped talking and displays a closed, guarded affect and nonverbal behavior. This is MOST likely because the nurse failed to first: a. convey that the nurse is kind as well as willing and competent to provide psychiatric nursing care b. thoroughly assess the client's knowledge of his or her diagnosis c. present a written care plan and have the client sign that the client understands and agrees with the care plan d. administer medication to reduce the client's level of anxiety prior to the meeting