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In a nurse-patient relationship, the most vulnerable patients are those who are:
under anesthesia or sedation.
undergoing chemotherapy.
using an interpreter.
wearing a patient or exam gown.
The correct answer is: under anesthesia or sedation.
It is important for nurses to be aware of vulnerable patients in a nurse-patient relationship. While all choices may highlight some form of vulnerability, the most vulnerable patients are those who are under anesthesia or sedation. This is because they are in a state of unconsciousness and therefore unable to advocate for themselves or actively participate in their care. The other options do not necessarily make the patient vulnerable in the same way as being under anesthesia or sedation does. Undergoing chemotherapy or using an interpreter are both important considerations for a nurse, but they do not indicate a lack of agency or ability to communicate like being under anesthesia or sedation does. Similarly, wearing a patient or exam gown may make a patient feel exposed, but it does not necessarily make them more vulnerable in a nurse-patient relationship.