A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis tells the nurse about difficulty walking to the bathroom first thing in the morning. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
1. Suggest she obtain a bedside commode at home
2. Suggest a family member provide the client with a bedpan
3. Consult with physical therapy for an assistive walking device such as a walker or cane
4. Discuss the option of residing in an assisted living facility
3. Consult with physical therapy for an assistive walking device such as a walker or cane
Rationale:
Assistive devices are items used to maintain, increase, or improve function. The client states difficulty with walking in the morning to the bathroom. The best intervention to help this client would be to consult with physical therapy for an assistive walking device such as a walker or cane. The use of a bedside commode or bedpan may help with the immediate need to use the bathroom but the client will still have difficulty ambulating in the morning. The option of residing in an assisted living facility might be premature for this client.
You might also like to view...
What is the probable source of bright red blood in the stool?
a. Stomach b. Small intestine c. Lower gastrointestinal tract d. Higher intestinal tract
Bowel sound assessment is especially important for a postoperative patient who has had abdominal surgery as it can determine the:
a. need for a cathartic. b. return of peristalsis. c. presence of singultus. d. presence of eructation.
The nurse researcher opts to use grounded theory as the research method. Which action or behavior should be avoided in such a study?
a. Following hunches about emerging patterns before data collection is completed b. Expressing the researcher's opinions or values to the participants c. Changing the way experiences are collected or selected after the study has been initiated d. Expanding codes or data categories as the study progresses
Describe the relationships of Fosrenol, Aranesp, and Hectorol to ESRD