A client who underwent cardiac surgery 2 days ago is recovering well. His wife, who is assisting with his care, says, “He is doing too much. I told him to let me help, but he won't let me.” The nurse...

A client who underwent cardiac surgery 2 days ago is recovering well. His wife, who is assisting with his care, says, “He is doing too much. I told him to let me help, but he won't let me.” The nurse says to the wife, “It sounds like you need to feel you can be more helpful to him.” In order to make the nonverbal behavior complement the words, the nurse should:

1. Direct the eyes at the client.

2. Direct the body and eyes at the wife and client.

3. Avoid direct eye contact with the client and wife.

4. Shift the eyes back and forth between the client and wife.