A client who is legally blind requires vitamin B₁₂ injections every 2 weeks and insists on self-administration.What is the best way for the nurse to assist this client? A)Teach the spouse to draw up the medication,then the client can give the injection. B)Make sure that the injection is scheduled during a visit,so the nurse can supervise. C)Prefill syringes with the correct dose,so the client can use them for self-administration. D)Schedule the client's clinic appointments in accordance with the dosing schedule,then give the injection when the client is at the clinic.

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Prefilling syringes with the correct dose allows the client to self-administer the medication independently and safely. This option accommodates the client's desire for independence while ensuring that the medication is administered correctly. Option A may not be appropriate if the spouse is unable or uncomfortable with drawing up medication. Option B may not be feasible for the client's schedule or may be inconvenient for the client. Option D may not be convenient for the client and may not accommodate the client's desire for independence.

A Client Who Is Legally Blind Requires Vitamin B12 Injections

A Client Who Is Legally Blind Requires Vitamin B₁₂ Injections