The nurse is preparing to provide a morning bath to a client ...

[naturalchemist]

The nurse is preparing to provide a morning bath to a client diagnosed with dementia. What can the nurse do to ensure a positive bathing experience for the client?
 
  1. Move slowly.
  2. Be flexible.
  3. Help the client feel in control.
  4. Avoid stopping once the bath is started.
  5. Be prepared.

Question 2

An older client tells the nurse that showers are not taken because of a previous fall. What can the nurse do to support the client's bathing needs?
 
  1. Obtain a shower chair and assist the client in the shower.
  2. Document that the client refused a morning bath in the medical record.
  3. Tell the client that shower shoes can be worn to prevent falls.
  4. Hold the client during the shower.

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale: When bathing a client with dementia, the nurse should move slowly.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: To provide person-centered care with bathing, the nurse should obtain a shower chair. This should eliminate the client's fear of falling when in the shower.
Rationale 2: The client did not refuse a morning bath but rather explained why showers are not used.
Rationale 3: Shower shoes may not be sufficient to eliminate the client's fear of falling when in the shower.
Rationale 4: The nurse would not be able to hold the client during the shower.

[naturalchemist]

Gracias!

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

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