The nurse is caring for a patient with hemiplegia following a right-sided stroke.Which actions of the nurse demonstrate caring behaviors?

A) The nurse fosters the patient's denial of need for long-term rehabilitation.
B) The nurse uses warmed blankets and gentle soaps when bathing the patient.
C) The nurse assists the patient to make choices from the menu for mealtimes.
D) The nurse requires the patient to stay in the wheelchair for an hour after eating.
E) The nurse acknowledges the patient's frustration and anger about the disability.

Caring behaviors include being honest,advocating for the patient's care preferences,giving clear explanations,keeping family members informed,asking permission before doing something to a patient,and providing comfort: Offering a warm blanket,finding food a patient can swallow,rubbing a patient's back,reading patients passages from religious texts,a favorite book,cards or e-mail,providing for and maintaining patient privacy,assuring patients that nursing services will be available,helping patients to do as much for themselves as possible,and teaching families how to keep patients physically comfortable.