A nurse is sitting at the patient's bedside documenting a nursing history.Which zone of personal space is the nurse using?
A)Intimate.
B)Personal.
C)Social.
D)Public.

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Personal space is 45 cm to 1 m (~18 inches to ~4 feet)and is used when the nurse is sitting at a patient's bedside,taking a patient's nursing history,and teaching an individual patient.Intimate space is 0 to 45 cm (0 to 18 inches)and is used in such activities as performing a physical assessment,bathing,grooming,dressing,feeding,and toileting a patient.Social zone is 1 to 4 m (4 to 12 feet)and is used in such activities as making rounds with a physician,sitting at the head of a conference table,and teaching a class for patients with diabetes.Public zone is 4 m (12 feet)and greater and is used in such activities as speaking at a community forum,testifying at a legislative hearing,and lecturing.

A Nurse Is Sitting at the Patient's Bedside Documenting a Nursing