Heartsaver First Aid Part I Progress Indicator: Question 3 of 22 3.  What would be the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke? Choices: Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as she can Limit the client to washing her hands