A nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of…

A nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 126 mEq/L (normal value is 135-145 mmol/L). During the assessment, the client appears lethargic, complains of nausea, and has difficulty concentrating. The nursing intervention most appropriate based on the current assessment is:

During a health counseling session using the micro-skills ap…

During a health counseling session using the micro-skills approach, the following exchange takes place between the client and helper:          Client: I don’t know. Staying on this diet seems so useless. I don’t think I’ll ever slim down.          Helper: You feel very discouraged about your prospects for slimming down.   The helper’s response is an example of which of the following Responding Skills?