Mrs. Angelo, a client who has been very confused, starts to hit at you. You should
A homemaker/home health aide must act in a way that is both legally and morally acceptable. In the following situations, select the action that would be indicated for the homemaker/home health aide.
a. hit her back gently; like a child, she will realize that she cannot get by with this behavior
b. step out of the way and gently hold onto the clientÃs hands; perhaps you can find out what is disturbing the client or turn the situation into one that will not agitate
c. get out of the way; leave Mrs. Angelo when she is so disturbed and come back a few minutes later
d. leave the room and tell the family you will not take care of people who might harm you
c. get out of the way; leave Mrs. Angelo when she is so disturbed and come back a few minutes later
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a. fat. b. fluids. c. protein. d. dietary fiber.