The nurse develops measures to facilitate independence in the resident who requires a wheelchair for mobility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse choose to promote independence?
A) Assure that the call light is in reach.
B) Obtain a reacher-grabber tool.
C) Offer assistive feeding devices.
D) Provide a walker for transfers.
B
Feedback:
A grabber device helps the client grasp items that otherwise may be out of reach. While assuring that a call light in reach increases safety and reduces powerlessness, it does not promote independence. A person in a wheelchair does not need a feeding tool.
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