A student nurse is caring for an elderly client with dementia who is confused and forgetful. The client is agitated, but the student leaves for a break and forgets to put the bed at the lowest level
When checking on the student's clients, the instructor discovers the student's negligence and determines that: 1. The student's work load is too difficult.
2. The student is demonstrating appropriate safety measures.
3. The student is demonstrating a lack of commitment to nursing.
4. The student is appropriately taking care of self.
3. The student is demonstrating a lack of commitment to nursing.
Rationale:
The student is demonstrating a lack of commitment to nursing by not providing for the safety of the client. There is no evidence that the student's load is too difficult. The student has ignored basic safety measures for this client. It is appropriate for nurses and students to take breaks; however, the safety of the client is the first commitment for the nurse.
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