What action would the nursing assistant take to avoid being accused of assault and battery when assisting a person to take a shower?
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To avoid accusations of assault and battery when assisting a person to take a shower, a nursing assistant should obtain consent, communicate clearly, respect boundaries, ensure privacy, document interactions, and involve the individual in the process. These steps create a safe and respectful environment. Emphasizing consent and communication fosters trust and protects both the assistant and the patient.
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The nursing assistant should get consent in terms of the aid and it depends on the difficulty of the patients situation. It is best to get written consent and also making sure the assistant and the patient is of the same gender to make things easier ;
