While planning care for a client with a chronic disease the nurse asks the client about food preferences when discussing needed lifestyle changes. In what way is the nurse providing client-centered care?
1. Allowing the client to assume the primary role in planning
2. Planning care for the client
3. Following the care ordered by the dietician
4. Assessing the client's needs
Answer: 1
1. The nurse is providing client centered-care by allowing the client to assume the primary role in the planning process.
2. The nurse is planning care, but is including the client in the plan.
3. The doctor orders the diet for the client.
4. The nurse is planning care, not assessing.
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