A home health nurse is teaching a guardian about administering tube feedings to their 3-
month-old infant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not typically used to treat depression.

B. While some supplements may support immune health, chondroitin and glucosamine are primarily used to support joint health, not immune function.

C. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not indicated for the prevention or treatment of prostate enlargement.

D. Chondroitin and glucosamine are commonly used supplements for managing symptoms of osteoarthritis and improving joint health by supporting cartilage repair and reducing

inflammation.

A. Encouraging the client to gain 2.3 kg (5 lb) per week may be excessive and unrealistic, potentially contributing to feelings of failure and exacerbating the client's condition.

B. Weighing the client once per week throughout hospitalization is important for monitoring weight changes, but it does not specifically address the immediate post-meal monitoring needed to prevent complications such as purging.

C. Monitoring the client for 1 hr after meals helps prevent behaviors such as purging or other forms of compensatory behaviors that may occur immediately after eating.

D. Allowing the client to choose meal times may not be appropriate as it can perpetuate disordered eating patterns. Establishing regular meal times is important for promoting consistent eating habits.