An aide in a psychiatric hospital says to the nurse, "We don't have time every day to help each patient complete a menu selection. Let's tell dietary to prepare popular choices and send them to our unit." Select the nurse's best response
a. "Thanks for the suggestion, but that idea may not work because so many patients take MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) antidepressants."
b. "Thanks for the idea, but it's important to treat patients as individuals. Giving choices is one way we can respect patients' individuality."
c. "Thank you for the suggestion, but the patients' bill of rights requires us to allow patients to select their own diet."
d. "Thank you. That is a very good idea. It will make meal preparation easier for the dietary department."
ANS: B
The nurse's response to the aide should recognize patients' rights to be treated with dignity and respect as well as promote autonomy. This response also shows respect for the aide and fulfills the nurse's obligation to provide supervision of unlicensed personnel. The incorrect responses have flawed rationale or do not respect patients as individuals.
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