An Asian-American adolescent is hospitalized following several days of vomiting following food poisoning. The nurse is planning to include which of the following points when teaching the client's family? (Select all that apply.)
1. Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
2. Nutritional patterns of the adolescent
3. Proper food handling techniques
4. Immunizations for the adolescent
5. Normal laboratory values of the client
1. Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
3. Proper food handling techniques
Rationale:
The family of anyone experiencing prolonged vomiting should be taught the signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis. In this case, the nurse would include teaching about proper methods of food handling to prevent further episodes of food poisoning. Food patterns of the adolescent are not the precipitating factor of the food poisoning, nor would immunizations prevent this disease. Unless the family asks, it is not necessary to teach normal laboratory findings.
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