Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1480 of 2368
A client placed on contact precautions says, "I feel like I am being punished." Which action by the nurse is best?
- Limit time in the room as much as possible to reduce the nurse's exposure
- Tell the client the precautions are not very important for their own care
- Explain why the precautions are needed and offer distractions such as music or books
- Complete all charting at the nurses' station instead of inside the client's room
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Correct answer: Explain why the precautions are needed and offer distractions such as music or books
Teaching the reason for isolation lowers anxiety and stigma. Distractions help, and staff should not spend less time with isolated clients.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Infection: Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026