A resident did not get to the bathroom in time.She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing.To prevent an accident in the dining room,the nurse makes the resident stay in her room.This is

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This is involuntary seclusion, as the resident is being isolated and confined to her room against her will. It is not appropriate to prevent the resident from leaving her room due to an accident, as this can cause further psychological harm and feelings of shame and embarrassment. The nurse should assist the resident in cleaning herself and providing fresh clothing, and work with her to develop strategies for preventing future accidents.

A Resident Did Not Get to the Bathroom in Time