Ruth, a nursing student is caring for a client with a brain attack (stroke) who is experiencing unilateral neglect.. Approaches the client from the unaffected side

Ruth, a nursing student is caring for a client with a brain attack (stroke) who is experiencing unilateral neglect.

The nurse would intervene if the student plans to use which of the following strategies to help the client adapt to this deficit?

a- Tells the client to scan the environment

b- Approaches the client from the unaffected side

c- Places the bedside articles on the affected side

d- Moves the commode and chair to the affected side

Answer B. Unilateral neglect is an unawareness of the paralyzed side of the body, which increases the client’s risk for injury.
The nurse’s role is to refocus the client’s attention to the affected side.
The nurse moves personal care items and belongings to the affected side, as well as the bedside chair and commode.
The nurse teaches the client to scan the environment to become aware of that half of the body and approaches the client from the affected side to increase awareness further.