A charge nurse is planning a room assignment for a client who has a productive cough, a questionable chest x-ray, and a positive Mantoux test. Room 208 is a private, negative-pressure airflow room; room 212 is a semi-private, positive-pressure airflow room; 214 is a negative-pressure, semi-private room; and room 216 is a private, positive-pressure airflow room. To which of the following rooms should the nurse assign the client?

A. Being a victim of a crime: This is typically considered an acute stressor as it represents a single, intense event.
B. Motor vehicle accident: This also represents an acute stressor because it is a specific event with a defined beginning and end.
C. Living in poverty: This is an example of chronic stress as it involves ongoing, persistent stress over an extended period of time, affecting multiple aspects of life.
D. Loss of a loved one: While this is a significant stressor, it is often acute because it refers to a specific event. Chronic stress involves continuous or repeated stress over time.

A. "Advance the cane 12 inches forward when walking." Advancing the cane 12 inches forward is not practical; the cane should be moved in a manner that aligns with the client's steps for better balance and support. The movement of the cane should be synchronized with the client's stride rather than a fixed distance.
B. "Keep the cane at the same level as the affected leg when climbing stairs." When climbing stairs, the cane should be held on the side of the unaffected leg to provide optimal support and balance. Keeping the cane level with the affected leg is incorrect and does not provide adequate support.
C. "Hold the cane on the side of your affected leg when walking." The cane should be held on the side opposite the affected leg to provide better stability and support. Holding the cane on the affected side would not offer the necessary support for effective ambulation.
D. "Move your unaffected leg before your affected leg when walking." This is the correct technique as it ensures better balance and stability. Moving the unaffected leg first while using the cane allows for a more secure and coordinated gait, reducing the risk of falls.