The nurse is practicing the concept of holism with a client. Which action is the nurse most likely making?

1. Considering how the loss of a client's job will affect the regulation of the client's diabetes
2. Making sure to do complete teaching regarding pharmacological interventions
3. Following physician treatments on schedule
4. Prioritizing the needs of the client assigned according to Maslow's hierarchy


Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The concept of holism emphasizes that nurses must keep the whole person in mind and strives to understand how one area of concern relates to the whole person. In this situation, the stress from a job loss will affect the person's chronic condition. The nurse must also consider the relationship of the individual to the external environment and to others.
Rationale 2: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.
Rationale 3: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.
Rationale 4: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.

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