Mr. B is a 65-year-old attorney who has been admitted to your floor for blood work and neurological examinations. He is loud and verbally demanding of the staff. He says, "I know my rights. You nurses have to do whatever I ask. It's your job
" The nurse responds:
A) "That is not one or your rights, Mr. B."
B) "You are taking time away from other patients, Mr. B."
C) "The Patient's Bill of Rights does make some provisions, Mr. B. Let me sit and talk with you about those rights."
D) "Why are you so angry, Mr. B?"
C
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