The school nurse works with a 12-year-old girl who is obese and has type 2 diabetes. As client advocate, which would be most appropriate nursing action?

Question

A) Scold the client when she buys a soda from a vending machine at school.
B) Schedule a conference with the client's parents to discuss how to collaboratively manage her blood glucose level and encourage her to select appropriate foods in the cafeteria for lunch.
C) Perform a finger stick and check the client's blood glucose level when she reports feeling weak and dizzy one day.
D) Weigh the client each week in the office to help track her weight and hold her accountable to her weight loss goals.

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Because advocacy involves teaching, empowering, and networking, scheduling a conference with the client's parents to discuss blood glucose management and nutrition would be the most appropriate action to take as her advocate. Performing a finger stick and checking her blood glucose level and weighing her weekly are not good examples of advocacy because they do not involve teaching, empowering, or networking. Scolding the client for buying a soda would not empower her but would likely shame her and would not be an effective intervention.