Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition. the client states, \i am scared that i will be on this therapy for the rest of my life.\ which of the following responses should the nurse make? \there is a good chance you will have to be on this therapy for the rest of your life.\ \parenteral nutrition is very common and should not interfere with your daily activities.\ \this type of nutrition can be lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change.\ \i am sure you will need parenteral nutrition temporarily.\

Explanation:

The client is expressing fear about lifelong therapy. The best response is one that provides accurate and reassuring information. Parenteral nutrition can be either lifelong or temporary depending on the client's condition. Option A is not reassuring. Option B does not address the client's fear about duration. Option D is too definitive as the nurse cannot be sure. Option C provides balanced and accurate information.

Answer:

C. "This type of nutrition can be lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change."