An Asian-American adolescent is hospitalized following several days of vomiting due to food poisoning. The nurse is planning to include which points when teaching the client's family at discharge?
Select all that apply.
A) Immunizations for the adolescent
B) Nutritional patterns of the adolescent
C) Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
D) Proper food-handling techniques
E) Normal laboratory values of the adolescent
Answer: C, D
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, and immunizations would not prevent this disease. Unless the family asks, it is not necessary to teach normal laboratory findings.
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