Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A client with congestive heart failure is newly admitted to home health care. The nurse discovers that the client has not been following the prescribed diet. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Discuss diet with the client to learn the reasons for not following the diet. When new problems are identified, it is important for the nurse to collect accurate assessment data. Before reporting findings to the provider, it is best to have a complete understanding of the client's behavior and feelings as a basis for future teaching and intervention.