A client becomes upset after speaking with his wife on the telephone. He begins to pace the floor and rub his chest. The interventions that are collaborative nursing roles are to:
a. console the client
b. offer to sit and talk with the client
c. obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG)
d. assist the client to practice relaxation exercises
C
Obtaining an electrocardiogram (EKG) is a collaborative role of the nurse. This role involves the nurse collaborating with other health professionals such as the physician who writes the order and the technician who performs the EKG.
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