Multiple Choice
The nursing assistants refuse to care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease because he becomes very agitated at times during bathing. What is the best response by the licensed practical nurse?
A) Tell the patient that the behavior is unacceptable and restraints will need to be used.
B) Tell the staff to take turns caring for the patient and set up a revolving assignment schedule.
C) Review the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team to develop strategies to decrease the patient's agitation during bathing.
D) Transfer the patient to another section of the facility to take the stress off of the nursing assistants who have been caring for him since his admission.
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