The nurse is assisting the client to eat. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Sitting on the side of the bed while feeding the client
2. Telling the client to sit back and relax while the nurse does all the work
3. Asking what the client would like to eat or drink next
4. Feeding the client quickly to decrease the feeling of being a burden
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Rationale 1: Although the nurse should sit at the bedside, it is not appropriate to sit on the bed.
Rationale 2: Each client should be encouraged to participate to the fullest extent possible to increase autonomy.
Rationale 3: The nurse should consult the client regarding which food or drink that client would like to eat next.
Rationale 4: The nurse should set an unhurried pace when feeding the client to reduce feelings of dependence.
Global Rationale: The nurse should consult the client regarding which food or drink that client would like to eat next. Although the nurse should sit at the bedside, it is not appropriate to sit on the bed. Each client should be encouraged to participate to the fullest extent possible to increase autonomy. The nurse should set an unhurried pace when feeding the client to reduce feelings of dependence.
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