The practical nurses (PN) notes that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is ambulating a male client who had a stroke and has right-sided weakness. The UAP is walking on the client's left side. Which action should the PN take?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Tell the UAP to take the client back to his room. - This action might not address the problem and may disrupt the ongoing activity without rectifying the situation. B. Instruct the UAP to walk on the client's affected side. - When assisting a client with rightsided weakness, the caregiver should support the affected side, providing assistance and stability. Instructing the UAP to walk on the client's affected side is the appropriate action. C. Take over the ambulation and counsel the UAP later. - This might disrupt the ongoing care and might not rectify the situation immediately. Addressing it promptly is crucial. D. Provide the client an assistive device, such as a cane or walker. - While assistive devices can be beneficial, in this scenario, the immediate concern is correcting the UAP's positioning