A novice nurse is caring for an older adult client with dementia. The nurse leaves for a break and forgets to put the call light within the client's reach. When checking on the nurse's clients, a colleague discovers the nurse's negligence. Which conclusion by the colleague is appropriate?

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A)The novice nurse is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures by not leaving the call light within the client's reach. There is no evidence that the nurse's workload is too difficult, and the scenario does not provide any information about comfort measures. It is appropriate for nurses to take breaks; however, client safety should be the nurse's first commitment.
B)The novice nurse is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures by not leaving the call light within the client's reach. There is no evidence that the nurse's workload is too difficult, and the scenario does not provide any information about comfort measures. It is appropriate for nurses to take breaks; however, client safety should be the nurse's first commitment.
C)The novice nurse is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures by not leaving the call light within the client's reach. There is no evidence that the nurse's workload is too difficult, and the scenario does not provide any information about comfort measures. It is appropriate for nurses to take breaks; however, client safety should be the nurse's first commitment.
D)The novice nurse is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures by not leaving the call light within the client's reach. There is no evidence that the nurse's workload is too difficult, and the scenario does not provide any information about comfort measures. It is appropriate for nurses to take breaks; however, client safety should be the nurse's first commitment.

A Novice Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client