A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes mellitus.
The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine effective long- term management of blood glucose levels?

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A. Art therapist: Art therapy can provide a nonverbal outlet for expressing feelings and emotions, which can be particularly beneficial for clients with schizophrenia who may struggle with verbal communication.

B. Speech-language pathologist: While speech-language pathologists may assist with communication difficulties, their expertise is more focused on speech and language disorders rather than addressing emotional expression in clients with schizophrenia.

C. Social worker: Social workers provide support and assistance with various psychosocial

issues, but they may not specifically address the client's difficulty expressing feelings through therapeutic interventions like art therapy.

D. Recreational therapist: Recreational therapy focuses on promoting leisure and recreational

activities to improve overall well-being, but it may not directly address the client's difficulty with emotional expression.

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A. Visible contusions on all four extremities may indicate physical abuse, especially in the context of being brought to the emergency department by a family member. Reporting the

incident to Adult Protective Services is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of the client.

B. Interviewing the client with his adult child present may not be appropriate if there are concerns about potential abuse or coercion.

C. Forcing the client to answer every assessment question may not be appropriate if the client is in distress or unable to communicate freely.

D. Advising the client to consult a social worker may be appropriate, but reporting suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services is the priority action in this situation.