A nurse is preparing to assess a client for pulse deficit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Rationale:

A. Keep objects in the client's room in the same place: Maintaining a consistent environment helps clients with vision loss navigate safely and confidently. Sudden changes in object placement can increase the risk of disorientation and injury.

B. Ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the client's room: While good lighting benefits clients with partial vision, high-wattage lighting can cause glare or discomfort. The focus should be on well-distributed, non-glare lighting suited to individual needs rather than universally high intensity.

C. Touch the client gently to announce presence: Gently touching a visually impaired client before speaking helps avoid startling them and fosters trust. It is a respectful way to make presence known when visual cues are unavailable.

D. Approach the client from the side: Approaching from the front is preferable so the client can better perceive the nurse's presence through remaining visual fields or auditory cues. Side approaches may lead to disorientation or surprise.

E. Allow extra time for the client to perform tasks: Clients with vision loss may require additional time to complete self-care or communication tasks. Rushing them can increase stress and compromise safety, so patience supports their independence.

Rationale:

• Encourage the client to discuss their feelings: Encouraging emotional expression is a key therapeutic approach in managing bulimia nervosa. It allows the client to explore underlying psychological issues, such as anxiety and fear of weight gain, which often contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
• Provide a reduced sodium diet: Sodium restriction is not indicated in this client. In fact, the client has a slightly low sodium level (134 mEq/L), and further restriction could worsen electrolyte imbalances, which are already contributing to cardiac instability.
• Request a prescription for fluoxetine: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, is approved for the treatment of bulimia nervosa and can reduce the frequency of binge-purge episodes. It is also effective in treating coexisting anxiety or depressive symptoms, which are common in this population.
• Request a prescription for bupropion: Bupropion is contraindicated in clients with eating disorders due to its seizure risk. In clients with bulimia, frequent vomiting and low electrolytes increase this risk significantly, making bupropion an inappropriate choice.
• Monitor daily intake and output: Monitoring intake and output helps evaluate hydration status and kidney function, both of which may be compromised due to chronic purging. It also helps track nutritional rehabilitation and prevent complications from electrolyte shifts.