Which of the following nursing actions will have the most therapeutic impact on the self-esteem of a client with HIV?
1. Dealing with the client's needs in a nonjudgmental manner
2. Being aware of how the client will react based on the client's culture
3. Providing care that will meet the client's emotional and physical needs
4. Being careful to avoid nonverbal communication that could be misinterpreted
ANS: 1
A nurse's acceptance of a client with an altered self-concept helps promote positive change. The nurse must have the ability to convey a nonjudgmental attitude toward clients so as to convey an accepting attitude. The remaining options are therapeutic but they are all outcomes of a non-judgmental attitude on the part of the nurse.
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