A 17-year-old client has a T-4 spinal cord injury. At present, he is learning to catheterize himself. When he says, "This is too much trouble. I would rather just have a Foley. An appropriate response for the RN teaching him would be:
A 17-year-old client has a T-4 spinal cord injury. At present, he is learning to catheterize himself. When he says, "This is too much trouble. I would rather just have a Foley. An appropriate response for the RN teaching him would be:
When teaching a client with a T-4 spinal cord injury to perform self-catheterization, it is essential to acknowledge and validate the client's feelings and provide them with relevant information to help them make an informed decision. Saying, 'I know. It is a lot to learn. In the long run, though, you will be able to reduce infections if you do an intermittent catheterization program,' accomplishes several things. It acknowledges the client's feelings, which helps build rapport and trust. It also provides factual information about the benefits of intermittent catheterization, such as the reduction in infections, which is crucial for the client's health. This approach empowers the client to understand the rationale behind the procedure and makes it easier for him to accept and commit to learning it.
A IS MORE THERAPEUTIC
ANSWER A IS MORE THERAPEUTIC