A nurse frequently looks at her watch when giving a patient a bed bath. The message that is most likely conveyed to the patient is that the nurse:
a. desires to spend more time with the patient.
b. is anxious to listen to the patient's concerns.
c. is feeling hurried.
d. likes her watch.
C
Frequently looking at one's watch while interacting with a patient conveys to the patient that the nurse is in a hurry and really has no desire to spend time with him or her.
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