The nurse is caring for a client with degenerative joint disease who expresses the desire to remain active as long as possible. The nurse prepares to:
1. Teach the client nutrition and joint exercises.
2. Refer the client to the appropriate professionals.
3. Tell the client there is no hope.
4. Ask the client the reason for the decision.
2. Refer the client to the appropriate professionals.
Rationale:
The number of clients with chronic diseases with health care needs is increasing rapidly, and nurses and physicians cannot meet all of these clients' needs. When a client expresses the desire to live as normally as possible, the nurse should refer the client to professionals who can help the client meet those goals. The nurse can teach some nutrition and exercise but cannot go into the depth that this client would need. The client with a chronic disease should not be told there is no hope but should be helped toward reaching desired goals. Asking the client the reason for the decision is irrelevant to the situation.
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