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iveyjurea

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A nurse educator for a medical-surgical unit is giving a demonstration of new equipment to the rest of the nursing unit and
 
  sets up models in the front of the classroom after initial efforts at having the class gather closely around the models was met with discomfort and inattention. Which level of proxemics would be ideal for this situation?
  A) 4 to 12 feet
  B) 1-1/2 to 4 feet
  C) 12 to 15 feet
  D) Up to 1-1/2 feet

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The nurse is providing care for a client who is about to be discharged. The nurse is discussing the discharge orders with the client's primary healthcare provider.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Social distance is characterized by a clear, visual perception of the whole individual and generally 4 to 12 feet in distance. Social distance is important in accomplishing the business of the day. It is expedient in communicating with several people at the same time or within a short time, which would be the case in this situation. Intimate distance is touching or up to 1-1/2 feet. This would be appropriate when cuddling a baby, touching a sightless client, repositioning a client, observing an incision, and restraining a toddler for an injection. Personal distance is 1-1/2 to 4 feet and is less overwhelming than intimate distance. Much communication between nurses and clients occurs at this distance, such as sitting with a client, giving medications, or establishing an IV. Public distance is 12 to 15 feet and requires loud, clear vocalizations. It is used most often with a group of people or in the community.

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