The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection who is complaining about remaining in the hospital since he has so much work to do and is responsible for caring for his young children
Which of the following should the nurse do to help this patient? 1. Discuss ways the client can reduce the stress in his life.
2. Review methods to maintain good skin hygiene.
3. Suggest the client be more conscious about the cleanliness of his home environment.
4. Instruct on the need to increase carbohydrates in his diet.
Discuss ways the client can reduce the stress in his life.
Rationale: Individuals may develop a weakened immune system from chronic stress, so the nurse should discuss ways to reduce the stress in this patient's life. There is no evidence to suggest that the patient is not maintaining good skin hygiene or that his home environment is not clean. Rather than carbohydrates, it is protein, vitamins, and minerals that are needed for healthy immune system functioning.
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