Practice Question
The practical nurse (PN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are providing care for a client who exhibits signs of neglect syndrome following a stroke affecting the right hemisphere. Which action should the PN implement?
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Correct Answer:
Instruct the UAP to protect the client's left side when transferring to a chair.
Rationale:
🟣 Neglect syndrome (also known as unilateral neglect) occurs most commonly after a right hemisphere stroke, causing the client to ignore the left side of the body and environment.
🟣 Clients may fail to recognize, move, or protect their affected side, which significantly increases the risk of injury during transfers or ambulation.
🟣 The PN should ensure safety by instructing the UAP to protect and support the client’s left side when moving or repositioning, helping prevent falls or trauma.
🟣 This intervention is both safety-focused and educational, reinforcing best practices for staff assisting clients with neurological deficits.
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This question is from HESI LPN Exit~2024 Exam 1 which contains 125 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: LPN HESI Exit-2024
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