A patient with heart failure is prescribed bedrest however becomes angry and walks to the bathroom independently to use the commode. How should the nurse handle this situation?
a. Obtain a bedside commode.
b. Walk the patient to the bathroom.
c. Obtain a bedpan for the patient to use.
d. Call for help while holding the patient in bed.
ANS: A
A bedside commode can ensure for the patient's safety, puts less strain on the heart than using a bedpan, and maintains the bedrest order B. This action would not support the order for bedrest. C. A bedpan puts strain on the heart. D. The nurse cannot restrain the patient in bed.
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