RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1451 of 2368

A nurse needs to discuss a sensitive topic with a client who is lying in bed. What should the nurse do?

  1. Stand at the foot of the bed with the arms crossed over the chest
  2. Stand at the bedside to show authority and keep the talk very brief
  3. Bring a chair to the bedside so the nurse and client are at eye level
  4. Send the message to the client by text instead of talking in person
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Correct answer: Bring a chair to the bedside so the nurse and client are at eye level

Sensitive communication is received best when the nurse and client are at eye level.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: Types of Communication. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026