Which of the following clients would the nurse determine needs ...

[mia]

Which of the following clients would the nurse determine needs further teaching regarding the precautions of alternative therapy?
 
  1. The client who makes ginger tea for an upset stomach
  2. The client who rubs oil on the stomach to relieve flatulence
  3. The client taking a bowel-cleansing tea who reports vomiting and diarrhea
  4. The client who meditates in a yoga position once a day

Question 2

The LPN/LVN is participating in a client care conference of an assigned client. Which of the following is the best way for the LPN/LVN to assist with planning for this client's care?
 
  1. Listen to information presented by the team.
  2. Tell the participants about observations made while bathing the client.
  3. Suggest goals for the client's safety.
  4. Suggest nursing diagnoses appropriate for the client.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The client with vomiting and diarrhea is already losing fluids, and should not be taking a bowel cleanser. Ginger is a classic home remedy for upset stomach. In the Philippines, the oil from a special tree is thought to relieve flatulence; it is not harmful. Meditating in a yoga position is usually a safe therapy for most clients.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The LPN/LVN can best participate in the conference by suggesting goals for client based on firsthand knowledge of the client's needs and preferences. Listening to information is polite, but does not contribute to planning care. The RN is responsible for creating appropriate nursing diagnoses. Information about observations made during client care should be documented on the chart and available to the team.

[mia]

Excellent

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it