An occupational health nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion class for workers at a warehouse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. Giving a glycerin suppository to a client for constipation: Medication administration, including rectal suppositories, requires assessment of bowel function, knowledge of contraindications, and evaluation of effectiveness, which fall under the responsibilities of a licensed nurse.

B. Evaluating the effectiveness of ibuprofen administered to a client who reported a headache: Assessing a client’s response to medication requires critical thinking, monitoring for adverse effects, and determining if additional interventions are needed, which are nursing responsibilities that cannot be assigned to assistive personnel.

C. Discussing dietary changes with a client who has a prescription for a gluten-free diet: Providing dietary education involves assessing the client’s current knowledge, identifying nutritional risks, and ensuring understanding of food choices, which requires professional nursing judgment or a consultation with a dietitian.

D. Measuring hourly urinary output for a client who is postoperative: Recording urinary output involves a simple measurement process that does not require clinical decision-making. Assistive personnel can accurately collect and document this data, allowing nurses to focus on interpretation and intervention if necessary.

A. "If I request a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) prescription, CPR will be withheld from my care.": Understanding that a DNR order means no resuscitation efforts, such as CPR, will be performed in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest is crucial. This reflects the client’s autonomy in making end-of-life decisions and ensures their preferences are respected in critical situations.

B. "Once I choose a health care proxy, they will start making my health care decisions.": While selecting a health care proxy is an important step, they can only make decisions when the client is unable to do so. This means that the proxy’s authority to act is contingent upon the client’s capacity to communicate their wishes.

C. "I am required to complete these documents during my hospital stay.": Clients are encouraged to create advance directives, but there is no legal requirement to complete these documents while in the hospital. Clients have the right to determine the timing and circumstances under which they complete advance directives.

D. "The hospital is legally required to provide me information on these documents.": Hospitals have an obligation to inform clients about advance directives, ensuring they are aware of their rights and the options available for planning their medical care. This legal requirement promotes informed decision-making among clients.

E. "When completed, a copy of these documents will be kept in my medical record.": Storing advance directives in the medical record is essential for ensuring that healthcare providers have access to the client’s preferences regarding treatment. This practice helps to facilitate communication and adherence to the client’s wishes during their care.

F. "These documents provide instructions about my care preferences.": Advance directives outline a client’s preferences for medical treatment and interventions, ensuring that their values and wishes guide their care if they become unable to communicate those preferences. This helps healthcare providers understand and respect the client’s desires regarding their treatment.