What is the BEST course of action when performing a procedure on a patient whose condition causes a strong, unpleasant odor?
a. Do the procedure as quickly as possible.
b. Be honest about the unpleasantness of the odor.
c. Be sure your facial expression communicates caring and reassurance.
d. Keep your facial expression neutral.
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Rushing through a procedure may jeopardize the patient.
b. Incorrect. The patient is likely aware of the odor and does not need it to be stated.
c. Correct.
d. Incorrect. Neutral facial expressions do not communicate caring and reassurance.
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