A faith community nurse is planning care for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage breast cancer.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

The first step a nurse should take when caring for a client who is homeless is to assess their understanding of their living situation. This will help the nurse to understand the client’s perspective and needs, and to tailor their care accordingly.

Choice B, assisting the client to develop goals for obtaining shelter, is important but should come after the initial assessment.

Choice C, discussing the risks of being homeless with the client, is also important but should come after the initial assessment.

Choice D, developing client teaching using a variety of strategies, is also important but should come after the initial assessment and after determining the client’s needs and goals.

The correct answer is choice B: "You should have a complete eye examination every 2 years until the age of 64."

Choice B rationale: The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that adults with no risk factors or symptoms of eye disease have a comprehensive eye examination at least once between the ages of 20 and 29, and at least twice between the ages of 30 and 39. For individuals aged 40 to 64, they should have a comprehensive eye examination every 2 to 4 years. The recommendation for those 65 and older is an examination every 1 to 2 years. This choice aligns with the general guidelines for comprehensive eye examinations.

Choice A rationale: The American Diabetes Association recommends screening for diabetes in individuals with risk factors or at least every 3 years for those over 45 years old. This recommendation differs from the suggestion in choice A, making it a less accurate option.

Choice C rationale: Hearing screening for adults over 50 years old should be conducted every 3 to 5 years, according to general guidelines. Choice C suggests a hearing screening every 5 years, which is at the upper end of the recommended range, but it is not the most appropriate option provided.

Choice D rationale: The American Cancer Society recommends that adults with an average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45, with stool testing being one possible screening method. However, this recommendation differs from the statement provided in choice D, making it incorrect.