A nurse is providing teaching to a client about ways to improve their health.
Which of the following modifiable risk factors should the nurse include?

Choice A rationale:

"Opioid narcotics are restricted for the client because of the risk for addiction.”. This statement is not accurate. Opioid narcotics are not restricted solely due to the risk of addiction. While there is a potential for addiction with opioids, they are still an essential and effective option for managing severe pain, including end-of-life pain. The key is to use them judiciously and monitor for signs of addiction.

Choice B rationale;

"Using opioid narcotics will limit options available for future management of pain.”Using opioids does not limit future pain management options.

Choice C rationale:

"The use of opioid narcotics is restricted to when death is imminent.”. This statement is not accurate either. Opioid narcotics can be used to manage severe pain in various situations, not just when death is imminent. They are not restricted to end-of-life care only.

Choice D rationale:

"The dosage of the opioid narcotic is unlimited.”. The dosage of opioid narcotics can be increased as needed to manage pain effectively. There is no strict limit, and the goal is to provide adequate pain relief.

Choice A rationale:

Establishing whether the client's grieving is healthy or complicated is the first step in the nursing process when caring for a client experiencing grief. This step falls under the assessment phase of the nursing process and is essential for understanding the client's needs and planning appropriate care.

Choice B rationale:

Developing client-specific goals and outcomes comes after the assessment phase in the planning stage of the nursing process. While important, it is not the first action the nurse should take in this situation.

Choice C rationale:

Incorporating the treatment into the client's care occurs during the implementation phase of the nursing process and follows assessment and planning. This is not the first action.

Choice D rationale:

Determining whether coping strategies were successful is part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which occurs after the implementation of care. It is not the first step in this situation. Now, let's proceed to the final question.