The nurse has to complete a cardiac assessment on a client. Which level of human proxemics would be appropriate for the nurse in completing this assessment on the client?
A) Intimate
B) Personal
C) Social
D) Public
B
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In traditional Western cultures, the areas of personal space or communication zones are approximately as follows: Intimate (within 6 inches): behavior with loved ones, sharing secrets, physical assessment in healthcare. Personal (6 inches to 4 feet): general conversation, interviews, teaching one-on-one, private conversation. Social (4 to 12 feet): demonstrations, group interactions, parties. Public (>12 feet): lectures, behavior with strangers.
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