In preparing to discontinue a client's saline lock, the practical nurse (PN) notes that the client is receiving an antiplatelet medication. Which action should the PN implement?

Based on the given information, the statements that indicate the client's confusion is resolving are:

• Asks how long he has been in the hospital: This shows cognitive awareness and the ability to ask relevant and coherent questions.
• States he is hungry: This indicates a return to normal appetite and the ability to recognize and express basic needs.
• Recognizes his daughter: This demonstrates the ability to recognize and identify a familiar individual, suggesting an improved level of cognitive functioning.
• Oriented to time, place, and self: Being aware of the current time, location, and personal identity reflects an improved level of orientation and mental clarity.

• The statement "Drinking broth" does reflect the client's willingness and ability to consume food.

The following statements suggest ongoing confusion or potential issues:

• Clawing at the air: This behavior may indicate restlessness, agitation, or disorientation.
• Keeps trying to get out of bed to find the swimming pool: This behavior may indicate confusion or an altered perception of reality.

The statement "Oxygen saturation on 0.5L of 100%" provides information about the client's oxygen saturation level but does not specifically address the resolution of confusion.

Bathing a bedfast client with the bed in a high position poses a potential risk to the client's safety. Lowering the bed to a safe height is important to prevent falls and injuries during the bathing procedure. The PN should promptly intervene and instruct the UAP to lower the bed to an appropriate level before continuing with the bathing process.
A. While remaining in the room to supervise the UAP is important, it should be done after ensuring the client's safety by lowering the bed. If the bed is not lowered, the risk of injury remains, and the PN should take immediate action to address the safety concern.
C. Determining if the UAP would like assistance is a valid consideration, but it should be secondary to addressing the safety issue of the bed height. Once the bed is lowered, the PN can assess if additional assistance is required and provide support accordingly.
D. Assuming care of the client immediately may be necessary if the client is in immediate danger or experiencing an urgent medical situation. However, in this case, the primary concern is addressing the safety issue related to the bed height, and the PN can address this by instructing the UAP to lower the bed.