A client has recently been placed in a long-term-care facility because of marked confusion and inability to perform most activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to maintain the client's self-esteem?
A. Leave the client alone in the bathroom to test ability to perform self-care.
B. Assign a variety of caregivers to increase potential for socialization.
C. Allow client to choose between two different outfits when dressing for the day.
D. Modify the daily schedule often to maintain variety and decrease boredom.
ANS: C
The most appropriate nursing intervention to maintain this client's self-esteem is to allow the client to choose between two different outfits when dressing for the day. The nurse should also provide appropriate supervision to keep the client safe, maintain consistency of caregivers, and maintain a structured daily routine to minimize confusion.
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