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Title: A disheveled, severely depressed client with psychomotor retardation has not showered for several ...
Post by: Tllx667 on Jan 20, 2018
A disheveled, severely depressed client with psychomotor retardation has not showered for several
  days. The nurse should
 
  a. avoid forcing the issue.
  b. firmly and neutrally assist the client to shower.
  c. calmly tell the client that he or she must shower or be secluded.
  d. bring the issue up at the community meeting.


Title: A disheveled, severely depressed client with psychomotor retardation has not showered for several ...
Post by: DASD on Jan 20, 2018
B
When clients are unable to perform self-care activities, staff must assist them rather than ignore the
issue (option A). Being better groomed increases self-esteem. Options C and D are punitive.