Reference no: EM133220130

A psychiatric home health nurse is assigned to an Asian American client who refuses to take the antidepressant medication prescribed by his physician. The client is using acupuncture treatments and does not believe in taking pills. How can the nurse best help the client?

1. Notify the physician of the client's health practices, and monitor his condition for an impending crisis.
2. Ask the supervisor to transfer the client to an Asian American primary nurse.
3. Advocate for the client's decision, and explain that pills may not help based on his beliefs.
4. Discharge the client and advise him to call if he wishes to obtain home care services at a later date