A nurse suggests respite care for the partner of a client who has mild cognitive impairment. The client's partner asks the nurse how that would help. The nurse should explain that respite care would do which of the following?

Choice A Reason:
Telling the client that their blood alcohol level will be checked is incorrect. Threatening the client with other forms of testing may not be ethically or legally appropriate, especially if the client has refused the initial request. It's important to respect the client's autonomy and right to refuse testing.
Choice B Reason:
Informing the client that a catheter will be inserted is incorrect. Inserting a catheter against the client's will is invasive and would constitute a violation of the client's autonomy and bodily integrity. It is not an appropriate action.
Choice C Reason:
Documenting the client's refusal in their chart is correct. Documenting the client's refusal is essential for accurate record-keeping and ensures that the healthcare team is aware of the client's decision. It also helps protect the nurse and the healthcare facility in case of any legal or ethical challenges related to the client's refusal.
Choice D Reason:
Assessing the client for urinary retention is incorrect. While urinary retention may be a concern in some cases, it is not the immediate action to take when a client refuses to provide a urine sample. The priority is to respect the client's autonomy and document their refusal appropriately. If there are clinical indications or concerns about urinary retention, they can be assessed separately and addressed accordingly.

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.