Question

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) tells the home care nurse that he fell asleep in his car, while parked in the garage, with the engine running. a neighbor discovered the man an hour later. the client explained that he does this to keep warm in the winter months sometimes because his house is cold. what is the nurses priority action?

Answer 1

The nurse's priority action should be to see what resources are available to assist her client with his heating. The nurse could also report this to their local elderly/senior protective services.