Practice Question
The nurse supervises a student nurse assisting a client with left-sided weakness in performing activities of daily living. Which action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?
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Correct Answer:
places the wheelchair as close to the bed as possible on the client's affected side.
Rationale:
🔹 Clients with hemiparesis (one-sided weakness) should transfer toward their strong/unaffected side for safety and stability.
🔹 Positioning the wheelchair on the affected side increases the risk of falls and injury because the weak side cannot support balance or weight.
🔹 The correct method is to place the wheelchair on the unaffected/strong side to promote independence and safety.
🔹 Dressing the affected arm first helps reduce strain and frustration, making ADLs easier.
🔹 Using Velcro shoes and placing grooming tools in the unaffected hand supports independence and functional ability.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 🔔 Fundamentals of Nursing-PN
- Answer Choices: 4