An elderly client fell 2 days ago on the sidewalk near his home and has been admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture. Since his subsequent surgery, however, he has been insistent on wearing his own sweater and cap
The nurse is aware that the client is not cold, has no cognitive deficits, and has participated cooperatively in all aspects of his treatment. What is the most plausible rationale for the client's action? A) The client wishes to maintain and assert his personal identity.
B) The client is preparing to leave against medical advice.
C) The client is experiencing postoperative delirium.
D) The client is unaware that wearing a gown is the norm in a hospital.
A
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Admission to a health care facility may temporarily deprive a person of his or her identity. Because clients are required to wear hospital gowns that tend to look alike, the client may be asserting his individual identity. Based on the client's history, it is less likely that he is preparing to leave AMA, is delirious or is unaware of hospital norms.
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