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Nurse Aide

Category - Role of the Aide

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A nursing assistant observes a client pacing the halls, and it appears that the client has been crying. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
  1. Consider the behavior a normal reaction to illness.
  2. Validate perceptions with the client.
  3. Discuss the client’s actions with another nursing assistant for verification.
  4. Discuss the morning schedule provided by the staff nurse with the client to decrease apprehension.
Explanation
Answer: B - The nursing assistant should validate his or her perceptions with the client to ensure the correct interpretation of the client’s nonverbal behavior. Choice C is inaccurate. The nursing assistant should not make false assumptions (Choice A) and should not ignore the client’s behavior (Choice D).
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