The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who has heart failure and a "do not resuscitate" order. The patient gets up to go to the bathroom when activity orders are for bedrest
When told not to get out of bed per physician orders, the patient becomes angry. What would be the best way for the nurse to handle this situation?
a. Obtain a bedside commode.
b. Walk the patient to the bathroom.
c. Call for help while holding the patient in bed.
d. Obtain a bedpan for the patient to use.
ANS: A
A commode is a compromise, safer, and puts less strain on the heart than using a bedpan.
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