Mrs.McCloud, 70 years old, lives in Attawapiskat and speaks mostly Cree.She is transferred to a hospital in a larger city in Ontario for hemodialysis.While Mrs.M.is in hospital, what should the nurse take into account when developing nursing interventions based on health promotion?
A)Instruct the older person to monitor her fluid intake on an hourly basis.
B)Demonstrate, through pictures, how to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
C)Ask the older person about her home and how she accesses health care.
D)Ask the older person why she did not seek help sooner, to prevent the need for hemodialysis.

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It is important for the nurse to assess Mrs. McCloud's social support system, including her access to health care in her home community. This will help the nurse develop interventions that are culturally appropriate and accessible for Mrs. McCloud. Monitoring fluid intake and demonstrating a healthy diet may also be important interventions, but they should be tailored to Mrs. McCloud's cultural background and individual needs. Asking Mrs. McCloud why she did not seek help sooner may not be an appropriate intervention, as it could be perceived as blaming her for her health condition.

MrsMcCloud, 70 Years Old, Lives in Attawapiskat and Speaks Mostly