Which of the following nursing behaviors are included in the levels of nursing actions within Level 1? (Select all that apply.)
a. Confronts conflict
b. Uses client's correct name
c. Maintains eye contact
d. Adopts open posture
e. Responds to cues
ANS: B, C, D, E
Using a client's correct name, maintaining eye contact, adopting open posture, and responding to cues are responses that are demonstrated by the accepting category within Level 1 of levels of nursing action. Confronting conflict is an example of a nursing behavior at the analyzing category of Levels 4-5.
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