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What should the nursing assistant do if a resident feels dizzy in the shower?
- A.Stop the shower, help the resident sit safely, and call for help
- B.Tell the resident to stand up quickly and walk
- C.Turn the water hotter to help circulation
- D.Leave the resident alone to rest in the shower
Correct answer
A. Stop the shower, help the resident sit safely, and call for help
Why
Dizziness raises the fall risk, so the shower should stop and the resident should be seated safely. The nursing assistant should stay with the resident and get help right away.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Hygiene · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-014).