A licensed practical nurse is participating in a health promotion screening event at a skilled nursing facility. A 52-year-old female resident with type 2 diabetes mellitus manages her condition at home with metformin and diet. She tells the LPN she has "trouble reading small print" and did not bring her reading glasses to the event. Before the LPN reinforces any diabetes-related health promotion teaching, the LPN measures the client's height, weight, blood pressure (128/78 mmHg), heart rate (78 beats/min), and inspects her skin, noting intact skin with no lesions. Which action should the LPN take first?
- Provide the same standard diabetes screening pamphlet given to every resident regardless of her individual risk factors.
- Accurately measure and document the client's baseline vital signs, weight, and skin findings using correct technique.
- Advise the client that strict bed rest will help control her blood glucose more effectively than daily activity.
- Suggest she read about diabetes management on an online support forum since she cannot see the handout clearly.