Which of these approaches should a nurse take when caring for a client placed on isolation precautions?
a. Encourage client verbalization of feelings about isolation.
b. Limit visitors to hasten client recovery.
c. Arrange for a psychiatric consult for the client.
d. Split care responsibilities with another nurse to increase client distraction.
A
A client placed on isolation precautions may feel isolated from the activities occurring around the client. The nurse should encourage client verbalization of feelings about isolation.
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