The nurse sees a depressed patient who has psychomotor retardation leaving the dining room. The patient's shirt is soiled from spilled food. The nurse should
a. foster independence by suggesting changing shirts.
b. ignore the spill to avoid embarrassing the patient.
c. assist the patient to change into a clean shirt.
d. notify the patient of the soiled shirt.
C
A patient with psychomotor retardation might need assistance with hygiene and grooming. It is important for the nurse to help the patient appear well groomed so as to avoid embarrassment. Ignoring the situation is nontherapeutic. The patient should be assisted by staff. The patient might not have the physical energy to respond to a suggestion.
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