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A resident offers the aide $50 cash as a thank-you gift. The aide should:
- A.Accept it and keep it secret
- B.Politely decline and explain that aides cannot accept money or valuable gifts from residents
- C.Accept it and share it with coworkers
- D.Use it to buy supplies for the unit
Correct answer
B. Politely decline and explain that aides cannot accept money or valuable gifts from residents
Why
Accepting money or valuable gifts from residents violates ethical boundaries and facility policy and can be seen as exploitation. The aide should politely decline and, if needed, notify the nurse.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Legal and Ethical Behavior: Gifts and Boundaries · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-034).