The nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility. Which behavior by the nurse conveys physical attending when communicating with this client?
A)Facilitating and taking action when needed
B)Maintaining a proper social distance when speaking with the client
C)Leaning toward the client during conversation
D)Being concrete about actions that need to be taken during client care

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A)The nurse best conveys physical attending by leaning toward the client, which communicates involvement. Facilitating and taking action and maintaining social distance do not convey physical attending. Being concrete is a method of communicating information to the client, not a method of conveying physical attending.
B)The nurse best conveys physical attending by leaning toward the client, which communicates involvement. Facilitating and taking action and maintaining social distance do not convey physical attending. Being concrete is a method of communicating information to the client, not a method of conveying physical attending.
C)The nurse best conveys physical attending by leaning toward the client, which communicates involvement. Facilitating and taking action and maintaining social distance do not convey physical attending. Being concrete is a method of communicating information to the client, not a method of conveying physical attending.
D)The nurse best conveys physical attending by leaning toward the client, which communicates involvement. Facilitating and taking action and maintaining social distance do not convey physical attending. Being concrete is a method of communicating information to the client, not a method of conveying physical attending.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client in a Long-Term