A nurse cares for an 81-year-old client whose current hospital admission has been prompted by an exacerbation of chronic renal failure. Which of the following actions by the nurse will best emphasize the goal of client wellness?
A) Ask for the client's code status be changed to "do not resuscitate."
B) Explore the client's abilities and strengths.
C) Show the client others who are more ill.
D) Teach the client that health problems do not have to affect daily routines.
Ans: B
A focus on existing strengths and abilities can foster wellness in older adults, even when they are experiencing health challenges. It is inappropriate to actively compare clients with each other, and changing Mr. Say's code status is unlikely to promote wellness, even if this is necessary. It is inaccurate to claim that health problems do not affect daily routines.
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