The nurse is caring for an elderly client who is experiencing activity intolerance. The nurse plans which intervention for the client?
1. Pace care throughout the shift.
2. Complete all care in the morning.
3. Delegate care for the client.
4. Complete care at the end of the shift.
1. Pace care throughout the shift.
Rationale:
The client with little energy reserve is best served by pacing care throughout the shift to allow for rest periods between activities. Completing all care at once can hurt the client's ability to heal by tiring the client too severely. Delegating care does not help the client conserve energy. Waiting until the end of the shift would have the same effect as doing all care in the morning. The key is not to overtax the client's reserves at any time during the shift.
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