The client draws back when the nurse reaches over the side rails to take his blood pressure. What ...

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Nurses often have to enter a client's personal space to provide care. The nurse should convey confidence, gentleness, and respect for privacy. Apologizing for startling the client and explain-ing the need for contact demonstrates respect and provides information so the client may under-stand the need for personal contact.
Telling the client that the blood pressure can be taken at a later time does not promote effective communication.
Rotating the nurses who are assigned to take the client's blood pressure impedes the nurse's abil-ity to form a therapeutic, helping relationship.
Continuing to perform the procedure quickly and quietly may send a negative nonverbal message to the client. It also does not promote effective communication.