A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for cardiovascular disease?

A. An assistive personnel prevents a client from leaving the facility:

This situation may raise ethical concerns related to patient autonomy and freedom of movement. However, it is not a clear example of negligence. Negligence is more directly related to the provision of care and the failure to meet the standard of care.

B. An assistive personnel discusses client care in the facility cafeteria with visitors present:

This situation involves a breach of confidentiality and may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, it is not an example of negligence. Negligence typically involves a failure to provide appropriate care rather than a breach of privacy.

C. A nurse administers a medication without first identifying the client:

This is an example of negligence. Negligence refers to the failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have provided under similar circumstances. In this case, administering medication without first identifying the client is a breach of the standard of care, and it can lead to serious consequences, including harm to the patient.

D. A nurse begins a blood transfusion without obtaining consent from a client:

This is an example of a legal issue related to lack of informed consent. While it raises ethical and legal concerns, it may not necessarily be considered negligence, which is more related to a failure in providing care up to the standard. However, it is still a serious violation of ethical and legal principles.

A. "It's nice having other people cook for me.":

This statement suggests adaptation to the new situational role. The client expresses a positive view of receiving help and support in daily activities, indicating a level of acceptance and adjustment to the changed living situation.

B. "I've never been the kind of person to ask others for help.":

This statement suggests a reluctance to seek help, and it may indicate a struggle with the new situational role. Adaptation often involves a willingness to accept assistance and support from others when needed.

C. "I'm looking forward to being able to be independent again.":

This statement indicates a positive attitude toward regaining independence, but it may not necessarily indicate full adaptation to the new situational role. The client is expressing a future orientation, and the actual adaptation will be evident when independence is achieved.

D. "I really don't know what I'm supposed to do all day.":

This statement suggests confusion or uncertainty about the daily routine, which may indicate a lack of adjustment to the new living situation. Adaptation involves a sense of understanding and comfort with one's roles and activities.