In the UK, a patient says a care assistant has repeatedly ignored requests for help to use the toilet. The patient has no injury but has become distressed and is afraid of being labelled difficult. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: A. Listen, reassure the patient, and report the concern through safeguarding procedures
- A. Listen, reassure the patient, and report the concern through safeguarding procedures
- B. Tell the patient that delays are unavoidable when the ward is busy
- C. Ask the care assistant to explain the delays in front of the patient
- D. Wait for evidence of physical harm before making a report
Explanation
Repeated failure to meet basic care needs may constitute neglect, even when no physical injury is present. The nurse should listen without judgement, protect the patient from further risk, and follow local safeguarding reporting procedures. Waiting for harm or confronting the worker publicly is unsafe.
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Safeguarding covers recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in children and adults, responding to disclosure, recording facts, sharing information lawfully and escalating to the safeguarding lead or relevant authority. Duty of candour requires openness, apology, explanation and reporting after qualifying harm, and is distinct from investigating blame or proving negligence.
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