The nurse teaches student nurses to be respectful to any person who is physically or mentally challenged. Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention when caring for this population?
A) Acknowledge and pet a client's helper animal.
B) Do not touch a client's assistive equipment.
C) Refer to clients as "disabled persons."
D) Do not offer to assist a client with a disability.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should not touch the person's equipment or helper animal. Many clients consider equipment as an extension of themselves. It is important not to distract the helper animal. In addition, the animal is often trained to protect the client; the animal may misunderstand these intentions. It is recommended to refer to clients as "a person with a disability," rather than as a "disabled person." (Each person has many abilities and only a few disabilities.) The nurse may offer to assist clients, if needed, but should not force help.
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