A client arrives only speaking Cambodian. The daughter is interpreting for her. What is the priority responsibility of the nurse?

The most appropriate intervention for this client is to collaborate with the client and provider to develop a client-centered plan of care. As a healthcare provider, it is important to respect the client's cultural and religious beliefs while ensuring the client's safety and well-being. Fasting during Ramadan is an important religious practice for many Muslims, and it may not be appropriate to ask the client to abandon this practice.

However, it is also important to ensure that the client's diabetes is well-controlled and that the client is not at risk for complications such as hypoglycemia.

The suggestion of utilizing lavender in addition to the use of lorazepam for anxiety is an example of alternative therapy. Alternative therapy refers to any healing practice that is not considered part of conventional medicine, such as the use of herbs, massage, acupuncture, or aromatherapy. In this case, the nurse is suggesting the use of lavender, an herb known for its calming properties, as an additional therapy for anxiety, rather than relying solely on the conventional medication, lorazepam.

Massage therapy is considered a complementary therapy, as it is often used in conjunction with conventional medicine to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional medicine and are generally not intended to replace it. In this case, the nurse is suggesting the use of massage therapy as a complementary therapy to medication for chronic leg pain.