A nurse is planning to provide community education about viral hepatitis. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?

A. Inform the client of available community resources is an important action because the client will likely need additional support, such as hospice care, counseling, or child care services. However, before providing resources, the nurse must assess the client’s understanding of their diagnosis to ensure any interventions are tailored to their current needs and readiness.

B. Assist the client in finding child care options - While important, addressing community resources takes precedence as it may encompass finding child care options as well.

C. Agree upon short-term goals for the client - Establishing goals is important but may come after addressing immediate needs.

D. Ask the client about their understanding of the diagnosis is the priority action. Before any other interventions, the nurse must assess the client’s knowledge and perception of their condition. This foundational step allows the nurse to provide appropriate education, clarify any misconceptions, and ensure that all care planning aligns with the client’s needs, values, and readiness to engage in discussions about their care.

A. Crepitus is not typically associated with right ventricular heart failure; it may indicate subcutaneous emphysema or air leakage into the tissues.

B. Right ventricular heart failure often leads to elevated pulmonary artery pressure due to increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation.

C. Hepatosplenomegaly may occur in congestive heart failure but is not specific to right ventricular heart failure.

D. Confusion may occur in severe cases of heart failure due to decreased cerebral perfusion, but it is not specific to right ventricular heart failure.