Asked by Nathaly Hernandez on Sep 27, 2024

Which situation will cause the nurse to intervene and follow up on the nursing assistive personnel's (NAP) behavior?

A) The nursing assistive personnel is calling the older-adult patient "honey."
B) The nursing assistive personnel is facing the older-adult patient when talking.
C) The nursing assistive personnel cleans the older-adult patient's glasses gently.
D) The nursing assistive personnel allows time for the older-adult patient to respond.

Nursing Assistive Personnel's (NAP)

Healthcare workers who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, aiding in activities of daily living and other routine tasks.

Older-adult Patient

An individual typically 65 years or older receiving healthcare services, often with considerations for their age-related health needs.

Intervene

To come between disputing people, groups, or situations to prevent or alter a result or course of events.

  • Recognize inappropriate behaviors in healthcare settings and know the correct interventions.