The Nurse Is Caring for an Unconscious Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an unconscious client.The client's family member reports that a nurse at the client's bedside stated,"I wouldn't want to live in this condition." What did this nurse not realize about the client's capabilities?

A) The client can read lips
B) Hearing can remain acute in clients who are not fully alert
C) The client can respond to statements through written communication
D) The client can be sensitive to the nurse's nonverbal behavior