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A. Powered stand assist: Powered stand assist devices are used for clients who cannot bear weight independently, not for balance issues during ambulation.

B. Cane: A cane provides minimal support and is best for clients with mild weakness, not for those with frequent balance loss.

C. Gait belt: A gait belt provides stability and support while allowing the nurse to assist the client safely if they begin to lose balance.

D. Four-wheel walker: A four-wheel walker rolls easily, which may increase fall risk in a client with balance issues. A standard walker (without wheels) would be safer in some cases.

A. Providing a detailed SBAR report to the primary nurse: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a standard communication tool used among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Since this report is given to the primary nurse who is part of the healthcare team, it does not violate confidentiality.

B. Collaborating with the patient care technician for hygiene care: Patient care technicians (PCTs) are part of the healthcare team, and sharing necessary patient information with them to ensure hygiene care does not breach confidentiality.

C. Discussing the client's medications with the clinical instructor: A clinical instructor is responsible for overseeing student learning and patient safety. As long as the discussion is conducted in an appropriate setting (e.g., away from unauthorized persons), it does not violate confidentiality.

D. Writing the client's initials on the student care plan: Even using initials instead of a full name can still be considered identifiable information if someone can link it to a specific patient. To maintain confidentiality, students should use de-identified data in their care plans.