The nurse instructs a client on daily fiber intake. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "Fiber causes diarrhea."
b. "If I eat fiber, I won't get constipated."
c. "I should eat as much fiber as I can tolerate."
d. "A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and an apple with lunch will provide almost all the fiber I need for a day."
d. "A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and an apple with lunch will provide almost all the fiber I need for a day."
The client should consume as much fiber as possible each day; at least 25 grams for females and 35 grams for males. Fiber in the diet helps prevent constipation, but it is not a function of merely consuming fiber-rich foods; it is a function of the quantity that is consumed. Oatmeal and an apple will contribute less than 10 grams of fiber to the diet, well under the minimum recommended daily amount. Fiber does not cause diarrhea when consumed in recommended amounts, although the amount should be increased gradually in those who are not used to consuming the recommended amount.
You might also like to view...
What non-family-centered policies were prevalent in the 1960s? (Select all that apply.)
a. Waiting room for fathers b. Sedation of mother during labor c. Delay of reunion of mother and infant d. Lenient visiting hours e. Restrictions of visitations by minor children
A patient presents to the emergency department with a fractured leg that requires a full leg cast. The nurse needs to teach the patient to ambulate with crutches using which of the following?
a. Two-point gait b. Three-point gait c. Four-point gait d. Tripod alternating position
The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatoid arthritis. Which nonpharmacologic intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for joint pain?
1. Elevation of the extremity 2. Immobilization 3. Massage 4. Application of moist heat
A client is severely injured, sustaining a full-thickness circumferential burn to the left leg, after passing out as a result of drinking alcohol and falling into a fire while on a camping trip. In report, the nurse is told that the client has just signed consent for amputation of the limb and that the procedure is scheduled for tomorrow. While caring for the client, the nurse notes that the client is upset and withdrawn. What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?
A. Reflecting back to the client that he appears upset B. Letting the client have some time alone to grieve the impending loss of the limb C. Reminding the client that the injury was a result of alcohol abuse and referring him for counseling D. Informing the health care provider of the client's depression and requesting medication to assist the client in coping with the diagnosis