RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 889 of 2368

The nurse talks with a client who has a history of trauma. Which body position best supports trauma-informed care?

  1. Standing at the foot of the bed with the arms folded across the chest
  2. Standing between the client and the door so that no one enters the room
  3. Standing over the client to show confidence and a sense of control
  4. Sitting at or below the client's level, with both having access to the exit
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Correct answer: Sitting at or below the client's level, with both having access to the exit

Positioning at the same level or lower and giving both people access to the exit keeps the client from feeling trapped or threatened.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Trauma-Informed Nursing Practice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026