What is a key consideration when assisting patients with daily activities?

Assessing each patient's individual abilities and needs is crucial when assisting them with daily activities. Each patient is unique and may have varying levels of strength, mobility, understanding, and personal preferences. By evaluating these individual factors, a caregiver can tailor assistance appropriately, ensuring that support enhances the patient’s ability to participate in their own care and activities.

This individualized assessment enables caregivers to identify the right level of help needed, whether that means providing full assistance, partial support, or encouragement towards greater independence. It also ensures that safety and comfort are prioritized, leading to better outcomes for the patient's overall well-being.

Promoting independence is important, but it must be balanced with the understanding of each patient's specific circumstances. The other options do not account for individual variability and could lead to inadequate care or even risk of harm.