The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment?
a. Asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you."
b. Talking about diabetes and teaching the client how to do foot care
c. Telling the client, "I will be back in 15 minutes to change your dressing."
d. Organizing the work for the day and evaluating how the day went
Answer: a. Asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you."
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