When developing a nursing care plan for a client with a fractured right tibia, the nurse includes in the plan of care independent nursing interventions, including:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Applying a cold pack to the tibia is an independent nursing intervention that reduces swelling and pain, within the nurse’s scope of practice. The document cuts off, but this option aligns with standard care for fractures. Elevation is also appropriate, but the phrasing '5 inches above the heart' is incomplete and unclear; A is the most complete option provided.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nonverbal communication includes body language, such as a facial expression of pain, without spoken words.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Communication is essential in assessment to collect subjective and objective data from the patient, forming the basis for care planning.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The helping relationship involves unequal communication, with the nurse guiding and supporting the patient based on the patient’s needs, not the nurse’s.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Empathy involves understanding the patient’s feelings while maintaining objectivity to support positive outcomes.