The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client Who

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who developed sepsis from a pressure ulcer while residing in a long-term care facility. The family asks how they can help prevent this from happening again in the future. Which response by the nurse is best?

A) Alert the staff when the client's IV runs dry.
B) Help the nurse with dressing changes.
C) Assist the client to the bathroom so there is not a fall.
D) Assist the client with meals to obtain optimal nourishment.