The nurse is caring for an older client with heart disease that is experiencing fatigue. Which will the nurse initially implement to enhance the overall quality of life and functional ability of the client?
1. Assess the need for assistive devices
2. Provide education on health screenings
3. Reinforce the importance of rehabilitation
4. Instruct the client on techniques for self-management
3. Reinforce the importance of rehabilitation
Explanation: 1. Assistive devices may be necessary to increase the independence of the client. The assessment for an assistive device occurs during the rehabilitation time.
2. Education regarding health screenings focuses on prevention of disease.
3. Rehabilitation after a chronic illness can enhance the quality of life and functional ability of the client. Managing chronic fatigue that occurs with heart disease can require rehabilitation.
4. Techniques of self-management can reduce pain and cost of chronic disease by teaching the client to manage their own chronic condition.
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