A diabetes nurse is providing care for a 73-year-old client who is a regular client of the hospital's out-client diabetes clinic. What assessment question most clearly addresses this client's potential for optimal function?
A) "What are some goals that you have for maximizing your level of wellness?"
B) "How can we help you to take ownership of your own health?"
C) "Is there anything that you're doing that might be exacerbating your diabetes?"
D) "How long do you think that you'll be able to live independently?"
Ans: A
Eliciting an older adult's goals for wellness and high functioning can help promote these outcomes. Questions about a client's living situation, disease management, and personal responsibility may or may not promote wellness.
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