Suzanne is a resident in a nursing home who is scheduled for a bath today. She tells the nurse constantly on the way to the tub room that she does not want to have a bath today. The resident does not suffer from any form of dementia. The nurse begins Suzanne�s bath anyway, as the resident hits out and yells at her. The nurse is guilty of which of the following?
Explanation
Answer: C - The nurse was forcing Suzanne, a resident without dementia, to take a bath against her will, despite Suzanne's informed and aware decision against it.
Physical abuse involves forcing care upon a client against their wishes. Elderly people in nursing home settings, whether they suffer with dementia problems or not, are still entitled to choice of care and dignified care.
