The nursing assistants are refusing to care for D.J. Martin, 78 years old, because he hits at them whenever they try to move him from his bed into his chair. Mr. Martin has Alzheimer's disease and becomes very agitated at times during bathing
What is the best response by the licensed practical nurse?
a. Tell the staff that they can take turns caring for Mr. Martin and set up a revolving assignment schedule
b. Approach Mr. Martin's family and tell them that his behavior is unacceptable and if he does not stop hitting nursing assistants he will have to be restrained
c. Transfer Mr. Martin to another section of the nursing home to take the stress off of the nursing assistants who have been caring for him since his admission
d. Review the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team to develop strategies to decrease Mr. Martin's agitation during bathing
D
Responses A, B, and C do not consider Mr. Martin's needs, and they do not provide positive direction or strategies for the nursing assistants caring for him. Response D is appropriate because all members of the health care team, the family, and the resident are involved in solving the care problem.
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