When caring for a client, the nurse also plans to provide health ...

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When caring for a client, the nurse also plans to provide health teaching to the client. On which of the following subject areas should the nurse primarily focus during the teaching?
 
  A) Daily routine of the client
  B) Postdischarge coping skills
  C) Self-administration of medications
  D) Guidance to client's relatives

Question 2

Which of the following ambulatory aids could a nurse suggest to assist a client who has weakness in one side of his body?
 
  A) Cane
  B) Walker
  C) Axillary crutch
  D) Forearm crutch

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Teaching the client about the self-administration of medications is one of the primary subject areas on which to focus during the health teaching. Discussing the daily routine, postdischarge coping, and providing guidance to the client's relatives are included in the teaching program but are not the primary subject areas.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse could suggest the use of a cane to a client who has weakness in one side of his body in order to aid ambulation. Canes are hand-held ambulatory devices made of wood or aluminum. A walker is used by clients who require considerable assistance with balance. Clients who need brief, temporary assistance with ambulation are likely to use axillary crutches. Forearm crutches are generally used by experienced clients who need permanent assistance with walking.