The nurse is assisting the older adult who is recovering from a cerebral vascular accident to bathe. The client is performing most of the bath by herself but needs the nurse's help with getting in and out of the tub and washing the uninvolved side

Question

The nurse sees what time it is and realizes it is almost past time to administer medications to another client. The nurse's best action is to: 1. Complete the bath for the client and quickly assist her into a chair.
2. Leave the client in the tub and instruct her that you will be back as soon as you administer some medications.
3. Ask an unlicensed assistive personnel to help the client complete the bath.
4. Continue assisting the client and pass the medications a little late.

Answer 1

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Rationale: The client's need for independence is important, and should not be taken away because the nurse is in a hurry. The nurse should ask the unlicensed assistive personnel to assist the client while the nurse gives medications. Leaving the client alone could result in injury, and failing to administer a medication on time puts the other clients at risk.