A nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain.
Which of the following actions by the nurse uses holistic nursing?

Choice A rationale:

Initiating diuretic therapy is incorrect because it would further decrease the client’s already low calcium level.

Choice B rationale:

Implementing seizure precautions is correct because hypocalcemia can cause neuromuscular irritability and seizures.

Choice C rationale:

Preparing the client for hemodialysis is incorrect because it is not the first-line treatment for hypocalcemia.

Choice D rationale:

Administering phosphate is incorrect because it would further decrease the client’s already low calcium level.

Choice A rationale:

Obtaining the number of the client’s provider is not the immediate action to take. The client is showing signs of a possible stroke (right-sided weakness and slurred speech), which is a medical emergency.

Choice B rationale:

Finding a location for the client to sit is not the immediate action to take. The client needs medical attention immediately due to the signs of a possible stroke.

Choice C rationale:

Driving the client to the nearest emergency room is not the best action to take. It would be faster and safer to call emergency medical services who are trained to handle such situations.

Choice D rationale:

Calling emergency medical services is the correct action. The client is showing signs of a possible stroke, which requires immediate medical attention.