Question

A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. The nurse aide should

(A) tea the resident by complimenting the resident's sense of style.
(B) ask the resident realizes that the shoes do not match.
(C) Rem the resident that the nurse aide can dress the resident.
(D) ask if the resident lost some of his shoes.

Answer 1

The nurse aide should ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a resident is wearing shoes from two different pairs, the nurse aide should ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match. This approach allows the nurse aide to address a potential mismatch in the resident's clothing while respecting their autonomy. By asking the resident about the shoes, the nurse aide can determine if it was intentional or an oversight.

Additionally, the nurse aide should ensure that the resident has the freedom to dress themselves, unless otherwise specified in their care plan. If the resident is capable of dressing themselves, the nurse aide can provide assistance if needed, but should not attempt to take over completely (option C). It is not appropriate to mock or criticize the resident's sense of style or appearance (option A), as this can negatively impact their self-esteem and autonomy. Asking if the resident lost some of his shoes (option D) assumes that the resident is not capable of making independent decisions and could be seen as intrusive or demeaning.