A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse is acting in the role of client advocate when taking which of the following actions?

A. Install a bed exit sensor pad at the foot of the client's bed. While a bed exit sensor pad can be useful, it is typically placed on the mattress near the client's hips or lower back, not at the foot of the bed. This placement ensures it detects movement when the client tries to get up, thereby alerting staff to provide assistance.
B. Encourage the client to ambulate in compression stockings. Compression stockings can help with circulation but do not directly address fall prevention. Additionally, they can be slippery on some surfaces, potentially increasing the risk of falls if proper footwear is not used.
C. Raise all four side rails for the client at bedtime. Raising all four side rails is considered a form of restraint and can increase the risk of injury if the client attempts to climb over them. It can also limit the client’s ability to get out of bed independently and safely.
D. Place a raised toilet seat in the client's bathroom. This intervention is appropriate for fall prevention. A raised toilet seat can help clients with mobility issues by making it easier to sit down and stand up, thereby reducing the risk of falls in the bathroom, which is a common site for falls.

A. Verify the client's understanding beyond affirmative nodding. It's crucial to ensure that the client truly understands the information, as nodding may not always indicate comprehension.
B. Encourage the client to drink iced water to manage an elevated temperature. This advice is not culturally specific and may not be appropriate for all clients.
C. Avoid using gestures when communicating with the client. Gestures can be helpful but should be used with caution as they can have different meanings in different cultures.
D. Inform the client that herbal remedies are not effective in treating tuberculosis. This dismisses the client's cultural beliefs and practices and can be seen as culturally insensitive. Instead, the nurse should provide evidence-based information and work with the client's beliefs.