A nurse is planning a community health program about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy?

A) Avoid eye contact with the client: Avoiding eye contact can create a sense of distance and may not promote a therapeutic relationship. Establishing appropriate eye contact can help convey attentiveness and support, even in clients experiencing hallucinations.

B) Encourage the client to lie down in a quiet room: While a quiet environment can be calming, simply lying down may not effectively address the hallucinations. Active engagement and coping strategies are often needed to help the client manage their symptoms.

C) Ask the client directly what he is hearing: This action is appropriate and therapeutic. By asking the client about their auditory hallucinations, the nurse validates the client’s experience and can help guide the conversation to better understand their perceptions and needs. This can also assist in developing coping strategies.

D) Refer to the hallucinations as if they are real: Acknowledging hallucinations as real can reinforce the delusional experience rather than helping the client to cope with or understand their symptoms. It is essential to approach the subject sensitively while maintaining a focus on reality, promoting safety and support.

A. "Ensure the child's hair is clean and without conditioner before the procedure.": This is important because any oils or products in the hair can interfere with the electrodes' ability to detect brain activity accurately. Clean, product-free hair helps ensure the best results from the EEG.

B. "Give the child acetaminophen for pain following the procedure.": EEGs are generally non-invasive and do not typically cause pain, so administering pain relief afterward is usually unnecessary unless specified by a healthcare provider.

C. "Make the child NPO before the procedure.": Typically, there is no need for the child to be NPO (nothing by mouth) for an EEG unless it is specified for a particular type of EEG that might involve sedation. Most routine EEGs do not require this.

D. "Keep the child out of the sun for 4 hr following the procedure.": There are no standard recommendations related to sun exposure after an EEG. Therefore, this instruction is not applicable.