The nurse demonstrates an understanding of mutuality when stating to the client,
a. "Mr. Jones, I think you should go to bed now."
b. "Mr. Jones, I would like you to go to bed now."
c. "Mr. Jones, I don't think you should sit in the chair."
d. "Mr. Jones, I thought we agreed that you would return to bed at this time."
ANS: D
Mutuality basically means that the nurse and the client agree on the client's health problems and the means for resolving them and that both parties are committed to enhancing the client's well-being. When the nurse instructs the client what to do, it represents the nurse's goals for the client and does not demonstrate mutuality.
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