A Patient with Heart Failure Is Prescribed Bedrest, but Becomes

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure is prescribed bedrest, but becomes angry and walks to the bathroom independently to use the commode. How should the nurse handle this situation?

• A)Obtain a bedside commode.
• B)Walk the patient to the bathroom.
• C)Obtain a bedpan for the patient to use.
• D)Call for help while holding the patient in bed.

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