A client's call light is on. There are no gowns left outside the room and the client is on contact isolation. What should the nursing assistant do?

Getting more gowns is the appropriate response in this situation because the client is on contact isolation, which means that specific precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of infection. In contact isolation, personal protective equipment, such as gowns, is essential for anyone entering the client's room. Since the call light indicates that the client needs assistance, addressing their needs while adhering to safety protocols is crucial.

By obtaining more gowns, the nursing assistant ensures they can enter the room safely to provide the necessary help, thereby prioritizing both the client's immediate needs and infection control measures. This ensures that the assistant can properly safeguard themselves and other patients from potential exposure to infections.