The Patient Is an 86-Year-Old Woman Who Is Being Admitted

Multiple Choice

The patient is an 86-year-old woman who is being admitted for dehydration and pneumonia.The patient is lying in bed but tells the nurse that she needs to go to the bathroom.The nurse tells the patient that she will stay with her and will help her get there.The patient states,"That's OK.I can make it on my own." The nurse should:

A) help the patient to the bathroom and stay with her.
B) allow the patient to get up on her own and go to the bathroom.
C) allow the patient to go to the bathroom and call for help if needed.
D) insert a Foley catheter.