A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history for a client who is confined to bed. How should the nurse position herself?
A) Standing at the end of the bed
B) Standing at the side of the bed
C) Sitting at least six feet from the beside
D) sitting at a 45-degree angle to the bed
Ans: D
If the patient is in bed, placing a chair at a 45-degree angle is helpful in facilitating an easy exchange of information. If the nurse stands at the side or foot of the bed and physically looks down at the client, a superior–inferior relationship is communicated and can negatively affect the interview.
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