Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
In the middle of bathing a client, the unit secretary notifies the nurse that there is an emergency telephone call. Which action should the nurse implement to best assure client safety?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Because the telephone call is an emergency, the nurse may need to answer it. To maintain privacy and safety, the nurse covers the client and places the call light within the client's reach. Additionally, the client's door should be closed or the room curtains pulled around the bathing area. The other appropriate action is to ask another nurse to accept the call. This, however, is not one of the options. None of the other options effectively meet the client's safety needs.