A client prefers to use traditional medicine remedies along with prescribed medications. What is the most culturally competent response by the healthcare team?

During a primary care visit for a routine check-up, an elderly client with type 2 diabetes and COPD states, “I don’t like shots, and I don’t want any vaccines today.”  The nurse reviews the client’s record and notes the following:Last influenza vaccine: over 2 years agoNever received the shingles (zoster) vaccinePneumococcal vaccines given 2 years agoLast Tdap: 10 years agoWhich action should the nurse take as a priority for promoting wellness in this client?

A client has just had abdominal surgery and has been transferred to a rehab facility to complete her recovery. She has diabetes type II and is on a carbohydrate reduced diet. While in the care facility, the client, who is already underweight and frail, refuses to eat and begins to lose weight quickly. When developing a plan of care for the client, which action by the nurse would best support increasing dietary intake.

An older client is concerned about gaining weight even though the amount of food eaten has not changed. What should the nurse explain to this client?

Client presents with a 6-month history of unintentional weight loss of 50 pounds, decreased appetite, early satiety, and occasional difficulty swallowing solid foods. Denies changes in bowel habits, nausea, or vomiting. Vital signs are within normal limits. Based on this scenario what order does the nurse anticipate as a priority?

Which of the following is used in the direct measurement of flexibility?

Client is 75-years-old. Alert and orientated. Lives with spouse in an apartment. Wears glasses for reading and has bilateral hearing aides.Hands are weakened due to arthritis but is currently independent. Which of the following measures should the home health nurse consider to promote safe medication administration? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is used in the direct measurement of flexibility?

Client presents with a 6-month history of unintentional weight loss of 50 pounds, decreased appetite, early satiety, and occasional difficulty swallowing solid foods. Denies changes in bowel habits, nausea, or vomiting. Vital signs are within normal limits. Based on this scenario what order does the nurse anticipate as a priority?

Client is 75-years-old. Alert and orientated. Lives with spouse in an apartment. Wears glasses for reading and has bilateral hearing aides.Hands are weakened due to arthritis but is currently independent. Which of the following measures should the home health nurse consider to promote safe medication administration? Select all that apply.