To provide for the psychosocial needs of an immobilized client, an appropriate statement by the nurse is which of the following?
1. "The staff will limit your visitors so that you will not be bothered."
2. "A roommate can be a real bother. You'd probably rather have a private room."
3. "Let's discuss the routine to see if there are any changes we can make."
4. "I think you should have your hair done and put on some makeup."
ANS: 3
To meet the psychosocial needs of immobilized clients, the nurse should encourage clients to be involved in their care whenever possible. Asking the client if there are changes the staff can make in routine care is an appropriate question. Visitors should not be limited for the immobilized cli-ent. The client needs socialization throughout the day. If possible, the client should be placed in a room with others who are mobile and interactive. Clients should be encouraged to wear their glasses or artificial teeth and to shave or apply makeup. These are activities through which people maintain their body image. The nurse provides for the psychosocial needs of an immobilized cli-ent by having the client perform as much self-care as possible.
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