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Providing information to the client about community classes for nutrition
education
Providing safety for the client during implementation of treatments
Using equipment such as electronic IV infusion devices safely
Using ergonomic principles and body mechanics when moving a client
Using special equipment safely
Upholding client rights
Using standard, transmission-based precautions, and surgical asepsis
procedures to prevent infection and the transmission of infection to self and
others

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Assessing the client’s ability to perform self-care
Assisting clients and families to identify environmental hazards in the home
Assessing home safety and the need for modifications
Discussing high-risk behaviors and lifestyle choices
Evaluating the client’s home environment for self-care modifications
Identifying clients at risk for an acid–base imbalance
Identifying community resources available for follow-up
Implementing health screening and monitoring for the potential risk for a fluid
and electrolyte imbalance
Performing physical assessment techniques
Providing education related to medication and diet management
Providing education related to the potential risk for a fluid and electrolyte
imbalance, measures to prevent an imbalance, signs and symptoms of an
imbalance, and actions to take if signs and symptoms develop
Respecting lifestyle choices and health care beliefs and preferences
Teaching clients and families about accident prevention
Teaching clients and families about measures to be implemented in an
emergency or disaster
Teaching clients and families about preventing the spread of infection and
preventing diseases
Teaching the client and family about prevention, early detection, and treatment
measures for health disorders
Teaching the client to monitor for signs and symptoms that indicate the need to
notify the primary health care provider

Psychosocial Integrity

Assessing the client’s emotional response to treatment
Considering cultural, religious, and spiritual preferences related to nutritional
patterns and lifestyle choices and other factors influencing health
Promoting an environment that will allow the client to express concerns
Providing emotional support to the client during testing
Providing reassurance to the client who is experiencing a fluid or electrolyte

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