The LPN is leading a cardiac rehabilitation support group. How can the nurse best demonstrate meeting the clients need holistically?
A) Lead an exercise, show a video about healthy lifestyle changes, and invite a spiritual leader to talk with the group.
B) Have the clients share various healthy low-cholesterol recipes and participate in a cooking class.
C) Have the clients discuss ways to relieve stress and practice stress reduction.
D) Demonstrate low-impact aerobic exercise to the group and bring in a lecturer on Tai Chi.
A
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Nurses practice from the perspective of holism, which is viewing a person's health as a state balance between body, mind, and spirit. Option A addresses all aspects of holism in caring for clients. Options B, C, and D address only one aspect of this level of care.
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