The nurse is caring for a patient with hemiplegia following a right-sided stroke. Which actions of the nurse demonstrate caring behaviors? Select the 3 correct answers.(Select All that Apply.)

A. Appreciating unique meanings refers to understanding the cultural or personal significance of the patient's health experience, which is important but not the primary behavior in this scenario.
B. Meeting affiliation needs involves providing support for social connections and relationships. While teaching the family could enhance their relationship with the patient, this is more about practical care.
C. Providing presence refers to being physically and emotionally present with the patient. While this is important in care, the scenario is about teaching specific skills for a practical need.
D. Meeting basic human needs is the most fitting answer because the nurse is providing the family with the tools and knowledge they need to assist with a physical care task, which directly addresses a basic need for the patient’s health and well-being.

A. Enlarged lymph nodes are associated with hypertensive heart disease is not a correct association. Hypertension does not directly cause lymph node enlargement.
B. They are most likely enlarged as a result of the throat infection is the correct answer. Enlarged lymph nodes, especially under the jaw, are commonly seen in response to infections, particularly in the throat (such as a viral or bacterial infection like pharyngitis).
C. You should probably see an oncologist to rule out lymphedema is an unnecessary response at this time. Lymphedema usually presents with other symptoms, and the patient's symptoms (fever, sore throat, and localized lymph node enlargement) suggest an infection rather than cancer.
D. You probably have a blockage in the thoracic lymph duct is not a common cause of localized lymph node enlargement. Blockages in the thoracic duct would affect lymphatic flow more generally and would present with more systemic symptoms.