A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV  administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? 
(Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) 

A. Select foods that are lower in caloric density
Effective: Choosing foods that are lower in caloric density (such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins) can help the client feel fuller with fewer calories. This can support weight maintenance or even weight loss if that is the goal.

B. Increase exercise intensity
Effective: Increasing exercise intensity can help the client burn more calories, contributing to energy expenditure. This can assist in achieving energy balance, particularly if the client wants to maintain her current weight while consuming adequate calories.

C. Get up and walk at least once an hour at work
Effective: Incorporating regular physical activity throughout the day, such as walking breaks, helps increase energy expenditure. It also breaks up sedentary behavior, which is beneficial for overall health and can contribute to energy balance.

D. Add healthy foods to increase caloric intake
Ineffective: Adding healthy foods to increase caloric intake would likely lead to a positive energy balance (where intake exceeds expenditure), potentially causing weight gain. Since the goal is to maintain weight, increasing caloric intake, even with healthy foods, would not be effective.

E. Avoid food with high carbohydrate levels
Ineffective: Carbohydrates are an important source of energy. Avoiding foods with high carbohydrate levels could limit the client's energy intake, potentially leading to negative energy balance if not replaced adequately with other nutrients.

Rationale

A. Both baked potato with skin and raw carrots are high-fiber foods. The skin of the potato and raw carrots contain significant amounts of fiber, which can aggravate symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

B. Whole-grain cereals are high in fiber, which is not suitable for a low-fiber diet recommended for ulcerative colitis.

C. Roasted turkey is a lean protein source and generally suitable for a low-fiber diet. Canned vegetables can vary in fiber content; however, they are typically lower in fiber compared to fresh vegetables. The nurse should verify the specific type of canned vegetables to ensure they are low in fiber.

D. Fresh strawberries are high in fiber and should be avoided on a low-fiber diet.