A client tells the nurse that he drinks a small glass of warm water with the juice of one lemon every morning because it aids in the healing of his body. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client?
1. Provide the warm water and juice of a lemon
2. Instruct the client that lemon juice is really a dose of vitamin C that helps with healing
3. Tell the client that cold water is metabolized by the body better
4. Suggest the client delay the water and lemon until after morning medications
1. Provide the warm water and juice of a lemon
Rationale:
To support the client's beliefs about healing, the nurse should provide the client with the warm water and lemon juice. The nurse should not instruct the client about the benefits of lemon juice being vitamin C. The nurse should also not suggest that cold water be used instead. Asking the client to delay drinking the water and lemon juice will not support the client's spiritual needs.
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