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newyorker26 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While planning care for a client with a chronic disease the nurse asks the client about food preferences when discussing needed lifestyle changes. In what way is the nurse providing client-centered care?

1. Allowing the client to assume the primary role in planning
2. Planning care for the client
3. Following the care ordered by the dietician
4. Assessing the client's needs

Question 2

The nurse plans to teach a client who lives with extended family about safety issues in the home. The nurse is:

1. providing disease management.
2. relieving pain and suffering.
3. adapting care to the needs of the client.
4. advocating for lifestyle changes for the client.

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The nurse is providing client centered-care by allowing the client to assume the primary role in the planning process.
2. The nurse is planning care, but is including the client in the plan.
3. The doctor orders the diet for the client.
4. The nurse is planning care, not assessing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. There is no evidence that this client has a disease.
2. Relieving pain and suffering might include administering pain medications.
3. The nurse is adapting care by advocating for client safety in the home.
4. Lifestyle changes would include issues such as diet changes or exercise.