In most psychiatric units, clients are responsible for requesting their medications at the appropriate time rather than nurses bringing medications to clients' bedsides
When a client asks why he has to ask for his medications, which explanation should be provided by the nurse?
A) "It provides reality orientation."
B) "It promotes responsibility for your own care."
C) "We're setting limits on behavior."
D) "It helps you develop a trusting relationship."
B
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