Which technique is most effective when communicating with a client who is positioned in bed?
a. Sitting in a chair at the foot of the bed
b. Standing near the client's head on his or her dominant side
c. Sitting in a chair at the bedside facing the client
d. Standing at the foot of the bed
ANS: C
When communicating with individuals in a bed or wheelchair, position yourself at their level and directly face them rather than talking over a side rail or standing above them.
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