Which of the following nursing activities involving older adults best exemplifies holistic care?
A) A nurse administers a client's IV antibiotics and teaches him and his wife why he is receiving them.
B) A nurse encourages a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to independently perform regular deep breathing exercises.
C) A nurse encourages a client who has received a preliminary diagnosis of liver cancer to seek a second opinion.
D) A nurse provides wound care to a diabetic client's new foot amputation and explores the client's feelings around the loss.
D
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Holistic care involves addressing both physical aspects, such as wound care, and emotional and spiritual aspects, such as discussing loss. This is less evident in the nursing actions in answers A, B, and C.
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