A patient with blindness informs the nurse that she would like to have her guide dog present during the hospitalization. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Arrangements can be made for your guide dog to be at the hospital with you during your stay."
B) "I will need to check with your roommate before that decision can be made."
C) "Your guide dog is not allowed to stay in your room during your hospitalization."
D) "Your guide dog can stay with you during your hospitalization, but he will need to stay in a cage that you provide."
Ans: A
Feedback: If patients usually use service animals to assist them with ADL's, it is necessary to make arrangements for the accommodation of these animals. The patient should be moved to a private room and a cage will present the service dog from freely assisting the patient, so it is not necessary.
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