The practical nurse (PN) observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathing a bedfast client with the bed in the high fowlers position. Which action should the PN take?

The correct answer is choice C: Instruct the UAP to lower the bed for safety.

Choice C rationale: When bathing a bedfast client, the bed should be in a flat or low position to reduce the risk of the client sliding down, falling, or experiencing discomfort or injury. By instructing the UAP to lower the bed, the PN ensures client safety during the bathing process.

Choice A rationale: Assuming care of the client immediately might be unnecessary. The PN should first address the safety concern and then determine if additional intervention is needed.

Choice B rationale: While supervising the UAP may be appropriate in certain situations, the priority in this case is to address the immediate safety concern by instructing the UAP to lower the bed. The PN can then decide if supervision or assistance is required.

Choice D rationale: Determining if the UAP would like assistance is considerate, but it is not the priority in this situation. Ensuring client safety by lowering the bed should be addressed first. The PN can then assess whether the UAP needs any help or guidance.