A charge nurse hears a provider speaking to a staff nurse in anger concerning incorrect supplies that are available to perform a procedure. Which of the following statements by the charge nurse is appropriate?

Rationale:

A. A client who has diabetes mellitus and is having difficulty self-administering insulin because of poor eyesight may need home health services but not necessarily hospice care unless they are terminally ill.

B. A client who has terminal cancer and needs assistance with pain management is appropriate for hospice care, which focuses on comfort and end-of-life care.

C. A client who has dementia and needs help with activities of daily living might benefit from long-term care or home care services but not necessarily hospice unless they are in the terminal stages.

D. A client who is recovering from a stroke and needs someone to provide care while his spouse is at work requires supportive care rather than hospice care.

Rationale:

A. Check the client's medical record for the provider's prescription is the appropriate action to confirm whether the enema was indeed ordered and to ensure that the client’s concerns are addressed.

B. Inform the charge nurse that the client refused the enema might be premature without first verifying the order and addressing the client's concerns.

C. Explain to the client that the provider prescribed the procedure is not appropriate if you have not confirmed the order. It may be premature if the order is not documented.

D. Assure the client that enemas are commonly prescribed for constipation does not address the client’s specific concern about whether the enema was actually ordered.