Melissa has eight patients.She must provide three bed baths this morning.One client is upset, having slept badly; she has to shave one client; and another client is going out on a pass with his family in 15 minutes.How should she handle this situation?
A)Get the client who is going out ready first since his family will be waiting.
B)Ask for help from other support workers.
C)Leave the bed baths because they are not urgent.
D)Prioritize the care needs of each client and ask for help if necessary.

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Prioritizing the care needs of each client is the best option because it ensures that the most urgent needs are addressed first. Melissa should assess the situation and determine which client needs immediate attention, such as the upset client who slept badly or the client who needs to go out on a pass. She can then delegate tasks or ask for help if necessary to provide the best possible care for all of her patients. Leaving the bed baths or getting the client who is going out ready first without considering the needs of the other patients may compromise their care and is not a suitable option.

Melissa Has Eight Patients