A 73-year-old patient was admitted with a perforated bowel. Following surgical repair, he developed complications and required an extensive stay in the hospital. How can the medical-surgical nurse best promote self-esteem in this patient?
1) Assist the patient to ambulate in the hallway once daily.
2) Encourage the patient to participate in self-care.
3) Introduce herself to the patient if he does not know her.
4) Listen attentively when the patient speaks.
ANS: 2
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