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What privacy and safety steps apply when a resident uses a bedside commode?
- A.Lock the resident in the bathroom alone
- B.Leave wheels unlocked so the commode can move
- C.Check that wheels are locked, stay nearby if the resident is weak, and provide the call light
- D.Remove the call light to avoid disturbance
Correct answer
C. Check that wheels are locked, stay nearby if the resident is weak, and provide the call light
Why
A locked, stable commode and nearby help prevent falls during transfers and toileting. The call light must stay within reach so the resident can signal for help.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-085).