Mrs.Duzendorf,45,a home health client who is legally blind,requires vitamin B12 injections every two weeks and insists on self-administration.What is the best way for the nurse to assist this client?

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Pre-filling the syringes with the correct dose will ensure accuracy and allow the client to self-administer safely. Teaching her spouse to draw up the medication may not be feasible or may not guarantee accuracy. Telling the client it is not safe for a blind person to self-administer is not empowering and may not be true, as many individuals with visual impairments are capable of safely self-administering medication. Scheduling clinic appointments to coincide with the dosing schedule may not be convenient or practical for the client.

MrsDuzendorf,45,a Home Health Client Who Is Legally Blind,requires Vitamin B12