The nursing assistant is caring for a resident who suddenly becomes confused and wants to smoke cigarettes. What action should the nursing assistant take?

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The resident is experiencing confusion, so the best next action for the nursing assistant to take is to stay with the resident in the designated smoking area to make sure the resident is safe. This does not mean the assistant has to breathe in the second-hand smoke but be close enough to intervene if the resident becomes unsafe. Taking the resident to the smoking area and leaving them with supplies is dangerous. Giving supplies to the resident in their room may result in the resident smoking in bed or catching something on fire. It is not the responsibility of other smokers to watch the resident.

The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for a Resident Who Suddenly