You discuss with N.H.'s daughter how certain foods and drinks may irritate the bladder and
should be avoided. These foods include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Caffeinated beverages
b. Citrus juices
c. Bananas
d. Chocolate
e. Spicy foods
a, b, d, e
Certain foods and beverages, such as caffeinated beverages, citrus juices, chocolate, spicy foods,
and alcohol, should be avoided because they may cause bladder irritation.
You might also like to view...
A nurse receives a shift report and is preparing to care for clients assigned on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse plan to assess first?
A) The client who needs assistance with activities of daily living. B) The client who needs help ambulating to the bathroom. C) The client with a pain rating of 3/10. D) The client experiencing shortness of breath.
A survivor of childhood abuse is hospitalized following an episode of wrist cutting. The patient has a history of binge–purge eating disorder as well as difficulty trusting and relating to others. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Set limits on self-harmful behavior. b. Foster belief in and valuing of family unity. c. Confront abnormal eating patterns and self-mutilation. d. Encourage discussion of personal responsibilities associated with abuse.
Which of the following clients will see the greatest permanent changes in lifestyle following surgery?
A) Right total knee replacement B) Left mastectomy C) Ileostomy D) Appendectomy
Which nursing interventions are required by The Joint Commission (TJC) when the deci-sion is made that a patient will benefit from the use of physical restraints? Select all that apply
a. The patient's family is telephoned and told that restraints were applied. b. The restraints are removed when the patient agrees to cooperate with staff. c. A staff member is assigned to sit next to the patient until the restraints are re-moved d. The nurse provides the patient with a timetable that identifies when the restraints will be removed. e. The nurse notifies the patient's mental health care provider that a face-to-face as-sessment is needed