A charge nurse observes a client fall while ambulating with an assistive personnel and notes that the client's gait belt was not in place. When reviewing the incident report, the charge nurse finds that the report does not mention the gait belt. Which of the following ethical principles should the charge nurse follow?

Choice A Reason:
The client needs to have someone come in to help her bathe at home is incorrect. While this indicates a need for assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, it does not necessarily require the involvement of a social worker. This need may be addressed by home health aides or other community resources.
Choice B Reason:
The client needs to have range-of-motion exercises to assist with ambulation is incorrect. This suggests a need for rehabilitation or physical therapy services, which would typically be addressed by a physical therapist rather than a social worker.
Choice C Reason:
The client needs to arrange financial resources to purchase equipment is correct. The need to arrange financial resources indicates potential financial concerns or barriers that a social worker can assist with. Social workers are trained to help clients access resources and support services, including assistance with financial matters.
Choice D Reason:
The client needs to have someone bring oxygen tanks and equipment to her home is incorrect. While this indicates a need for assistance with arranging for medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks, it may be more closely related to coordination with home healthcare services or medical equipment providers rather than the role of a social worker.

A. Convey the client's request to the nurse who witnessed the consent.The nurse who witnessed the consent does not have the authority to explain the risks of the procedure. Their role is only to witness that the consent was signed, not to provide information about the procedure.

B. Notify the provider about the client's concerns.The provider who is performing the cardiac catheterization is legally responsible for explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure. If the client expresses concerns or appears to lack understanding just before the procedure, the nurse should notify the provider so they can further explain the risks and clarify any questions.

C. Explain the risks of the procedure to the client.While the nurse can offer general information about the procedure, only the provider who is performing the procedure should explain the specific risks associated with it.

D. Check to see if the medical record indicates the provider explained the procedure to the client. Even if documentation indicates that the provider previously explained the procedure, the client still has the right to have their concerns addressed by the provider just before the procedure.