A client with AIDS has the nursing diagnosis Fatigue. To conserve energy, the nurse encourages the client to
a. bathe before eating breakfast.
b. rest after every third major activity.
c. sit down while showering.
d. use easy-to-clean forks and knives.
C
Promote rest and activity by developing a plan of daily activities that alternates short activities with rest periods. Evaluate the client's needs and point out ways to conserve energy, such as sit-ting down while dressing, shaving, or preparing food; sitting on a shower chair while bathing; or using disposable items for eating so that no cleanup is needed. Bathing before breakfast would not help conserve energy. Resting after every third major activity is not individualized to what each client can tolerate.
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