The staff development nurse is presenting a class on the importance of incorporating "people-first" language into daily practice. What is an example of the use of "people-first" language when giving nursing report?
A) "The diabetic"
B) "The patient with diabetes"
C) "The diabetic patient"
D) "The diabetic client"
Ans: B
Feedback: Using "people-first" language means referring to the person first: "the patient with diabetes" rather than "the diabetic," "the diabetic patient," or "the diabetic client." Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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