A nurse who works in a clinic is aware of the importance of thorough and thoughtful urologic assessments, despite the fact that these assessments have the potential to make patients uncomfortable
When interviewing patients about their urologic health, the nurse should:
A) Use lighthearted or slang terminology to help put the patient at ease.
B) Emphasize the dangers of neglecting urologic health.
C) Maintain a composed but empathic demeanor.
D) Forego a urologic assessment if the patient is visibly uncomfortable.
C
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