A patient with iron-deficiency anemia states that she has minimal energy and finds it difficult to manage the household and work. The most appropriate intervention for the nurse to take to manage the fatigue is to:
A) Encourage the patient to stop working.
B) Encourage the patient to do minimal to no physical activity.
C) Assist the patient to prioritize activities and establish an activity/rest schedule.
D) Instruct the patient to perform activities only in the evening.
Ans: C
Feedback: In managing fatigue, the nurse needs to assist the patient to develop a priority in activities and establish an activity/rest balance.
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