A nurse is aware that a patient in the post-surgical unit is angry and they want to convey a sense of calm. In what nonverbal methods could the nurse communicate this attitude?
A)Remaining by the door after entering the room to give the patient a sense of space.
B)Standing with arms crossed in front of the body to indicate that they can protect themself.
C)Sitting on the edge of the patient's bed to talk with them about their feelings.
D)Standing near the bed with the arms at the sides to indicate that they are approachable.

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The nurse can convey a sense of calm to an angry patient by standing near the bed with the arms at the sides to indicate that they are approachable. An angry patient may not appreciate too close or too distant communication on the part of the nurse, such as by sitting on the edge of the bed or barely entering the room. Additionally, standing with arms crossed in front of the body tends to convey a sense of hostility.

A Nurse Is Aware That a Patient in the Post-Surgical