The nurse is caring for a client who self-reports that they will be taking part in a fasting as a part of their religious practice. The client's current medication regimen for severe cardiovascular disease requires medication administration at several intervals throughout the day. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take to ensure the client's health and safety during fasting?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is caring for a client who self-reports that they will be taking part in a fasting as a part of their religious practice. The client's current medication regimen for severe cardiovascular disease requires medication administration at several intervals throughout the day.  What is the  most  appropriate action for the nurse to take to ensure the client's health and safety during fasting? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Work with the client to develop strategies for successful medication use. Attempt to adjust the medication regimen and investigate longer dosage schedules to meet this client's religious needs.

Answer

Request a trade in client assignment so that the client is cared for by a nurse that shares the same religious practices

Answer

Attempt to change the client's medication regimen to include more non-oral routes such as injectables and topicals, so that the client can continue to take the medications during fasting hours.

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Inform the client that their health may be in jeopardy if they do not abstain from this religious practice.

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