A nurse is caring for a client who has been using tea tree oil as an alternative treatment. Which of the following client responses indicates the essential oil has been effective?

A. Develop educational materials for employees.

Developing educational materials is an important step but should come after assessing the employees' knowledge level. Tailoring materials based on the specific needs identified through assessment enhances the relevance and effectiveness of the educational content.

B. Have breast models available to employees during teaching sessions.

Having breast models is a valuable resource for hands-on demonstrations during teaching sessions. However, the availability of breast models is a component of the educational program rather than the initial step.

C. Determine employee knowledge level of breast self-examination.

Explanation: Before implementing an educational program, it is essential to assess the baseline knowledge and awareness of the target audience. By determining the employees' knowledge level of breast self-examination (BSE), the nurse can tailor the program to address specific needs and gaps in understanding. This assessment helps in designing an effective and targeted educational intervention.

D. Schedule a guest speaker to talk about breast cancer to employees.

Bringing in a guest speaker is a useful strategy, but it may be more effective after assessing the employees' existing knowledge. This allows the guest speaker to focus on specific areas of interest and address the unique needs identified through the assessment.

A. "Who is available to help you?"

While support systems are important, assessing for suicidal thoughts takes precedence to ensure the client's safety.

B. "Is there anything that makes you feel less depressed?"

Exploring coping mechanisms and what alleviates depressive symptoms is important, but it may not be the most urgent concern in this context.

C. "Are you having any thoughts about hurting yourself?"

This question is crucial as it assesses the client's risk of self-harm or suicide, which is a priority concern in someone seeking help for depression. It helps identify the immediate safety of the client.

D. "Could you describe how you are feeling today?"

While exploring the client's feelings is important, the question about thoughts of self-harm directly addresses the immediate risk associated with depression.