The nurse is preparing to reposition a confused client from a supine position to a side-lying position. the nurse has asked the client to shift her weight accordingly, but the client has not responded to the nurse's request. how should the nurse respond?

Rephrase the direction in different terms.
Explanation: Rephrasing an instruction in simple terms may enhance a confused client's understanding. This is preferable to proceeding in spite of the client. Asking for help from a colleague and asking the client if she feels confused are not likely to enhance communication with the client.