Question

You have been caring for a resident and the resident's family for three years. One day the resident states she is feeling lonely and asks you for a hug. You decide...

a. this is acceptable because of the long term relationship with the resident and the resident requested a hug
b. this is not acceptable because it is crossing the nursing assistant -- resident boundary
c. this would require you to first ask the charge nurse to make sure this does not violate the resident's rights
d. this would require you to document the request in the medical record because the resident has made an unacceptable request

Answer 1

When a resident asks for a hug, it is important to maintain professional boundaries as a nursing assistant. Empathy and appropriate communication can provide emotional support without physical touch.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a resident asks for a hug, it is important to maintain professional boundaries as a nursing assistant. Therefore, option b, which states that this is not acceptable because it crosses the nursing assistant-resident boundary, is the correct response in this situation. As a caregiver, it is crucial to provide emotional support through empathy, active listening, and appropriate communication, rather than physical touch. Documenting the resident's request, as mentioned in option d, may also be necessary to maintain accurate medical records.