A 37-year-old company president recently suffered a myocardial infarction. He focuses on being discharged so that he can return to work. He explains, "I built that company from nothing. They'll have to kill me to keep me from going back"
The client tells the nurse, "Just give me my meds, tell me what I've got to do, and let me go home". Which nursing response reflects holistic care?
A) "In addition to medication, other lifestyle changes may be in order, including diet, exercise, and stress management."
B) "You'll need to talk to your doctor about that."
C) "It's obvious that your job is causing you considerable stress."
D) "You need to see your doctor regularly."
A
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