A nurse is educating an elderly client with diabetes and his family members about the importance of a nutritious diet. The nurse knows that client education promotes which of the following purposes? Select all that apply
A) Helps the nurse to restore optimal health in the client
B) Helps the client to cope with alterations in health status
C) Helps the nurse to be more aware of the client's health
D) Helps the nurse to diagnose the client's illness early
E) Helps the nurse to be well-informed about the client's care
Ans: A, B
Nurses are involved in client education to promote wellness (primary prevention), prevent or diagnose illness early (secondary prevention), restore optimal health and function if illness has occurred (tertiary prevention), and assist clients and families to cope with alterations in health status. Simply being knowledgeable about the client's health status and care is not enough. Nurses must know the education and learning process and know how best to include the client's family in the process.
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