A nurse observes an aide asking a client what he wants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while assisting him to toilet. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Direct the aide to present only one idea at a time.
B) Encourage this small talk.
C) No action is required.
D) Tell the aide to avoid conversations while the client is toileting.
Ans: A
Multiple events/ideas are occurring at once; this increases the risk of overloading the client. Teach the aide to present one idea at a time (e.g., do you like oatmeal?). Directed small talk is appropriate, when the client is dressed and not in a compromised situation.
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