Gary is a nursing assistant who is helping his patient Dom with skin care. The patient requires clothes hygiene and a bed bath. Gary informs the patient and his roommate what he will be doing. Gary offered several selections of clothes for the patient to wear. Gary wears gloves through the process, makes sure the railing is up on the bed, and has the bed in the upright position. Dom crosses his arms over his chest throughout the bath and remains rigid. After the bath, Dom complained to Gary’s supervisor. Gary remembered that he most likely forgot to
Answer
A
make sure the temperature was satisfactory to the patient or provide privacy.
B
provide privacy or protect the patient from dangerous falls.
C
use good body mechanics or make sure the temperature was satisfactory for the patient.
D
protect the patient from dangerous falls or allow the patient personal choice.
Explanation
Dom’s rigid posture and crossed arms may indicate that he felt cold or uncomfortable, so Gary should have checked that the room and bath water temperature were satisfactory. Gary also needed to provide privacy during the bath, such as by closing the door or drawing the curtain; telling the roommate what he planned to do does not protect Dom’s privacy. The other choices mention safety or personal choice, which Gary addressed by raising the bed rail and offering clothing selections.
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