A client who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus 1 year ago is hospitalized in diabetic ketoacidosis after a religious fast. The client tells the nurse, "I have fasted during this season every year since I became an adult
I am not going to stop now." The nurse is not knowledgeable about this particular religion. Which nursing actions would be appropriate?
Select all that apply.
A) Request a consult from a diabetes educator.
B) Tell the client that things are different now because of the diabetes.
C) Ask family members of the same religion to discuss fasting with the client.
D) Assess the meaning and context of fasting in the client's religion.
E) Encourage the client to seek medical care if signs of ketoacidosis occur in the future.
Answer: A, D, E
The diabetes educator should be contacted to work with the client on strategies that might allow the fasting to occur in a safe manner. Assessing the meaning and context of fasting in the client's religion would be educative for the nurse and an appropriate action. Stressing the importance of promptly seeking care when signs of ketoacidosis occur helps to promote the client's health and is appropriate. Telling the client that life is different now does not support religious beliefs. Asking the family to talk to the client might help, but the diabetes educator would be able to provide more direct and helpful information for the client.
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