The client has complained of stiffness and muscle tension in his back.The nurse suggests a back rub,but the client declines the offer.What action should the nurse take?
A)Encourage the client to accept the back rub,saying how much it will relax the back muscles.
B)Document that the client is noncompliant with the nursing plan of care.
C)Accept the declination but tell the client to call if he changes his mind.
D)Instruct the UAP to rub the client's back while assisting him to change into a clean gown.

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The client has the right to decline any treatment or intervention, and it is the nurse’s duty to respect the client’s decision. The nurse should explain to the client that the offer is always open and the client can call anytime they feel like receiving a back rub. Documenting noncompliance is not the appropriate course of action, as the back rub is not a mandatory treatment intervention. Instructing the UAP to provide a back rub is not within the scope of their responsibilities without supervision and authorization of the nurse. Encouraging the client may not be respectful of their autonomy and may make them feel uncomfortable.

The Client Has Complained of Stiffness and Muscle Tension in His