A nurse manager of a nursing care facility reviews potential health and safety interventions and outcomes with the nursing staff. Which of the following interventions places emphasis on quality of life with the best possible health and safety outcomes?
A) Telling the resident about his or her schedule for the day
B) Allowing the resident with a history of falls to walk with the help of an assistant
C) Discouraging the resident who states they are tired from participating in activities
D) Advising the resident not to attend church because the resident is not Catholic
Ans: B
Allowing the resident with a history of falls to walk with the help of an assistant places emphasis on quality of life with the best possible health and safety outcomes. Telling the resident about his or her schedule for the day does not address safety or autonomy. It is not quality of life to discourage the resident from participating in activities (even if tired). Advising the resident not to attend church because the resident is not Catholic is unethical.
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