A medication that causes extreme photosensitivity was recently prescribed for a client. In providing discharge instructions, the nurse should teach this client to increase intake of which foods?

The charge nurse observes a practical nurse (PN) measuring the waist circumference of a client who has expressed a concern about health problems related to obesity. Which action should the nurse implement?

A middle-aged client newly diagnosed with cholelithiasis is choosing the evening meal from the menu. Which food choice should the nurse advise the client to omit?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who needs to limit sodium intake. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?

While assessing placement of a nasogastric tube (NGT), the nurse aspirates cloudy green fluid into a syringe. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

An older adult client with unintentional weight loss and a decline in physical health reports to the nurse of skipping meals to save money for prescribed medications. Which action is best for the home health nurse to implement?

A clear liquid breakfast is prescribed for a client who is scheduled for surgery later today. The client asks the nurse for a small cup of chocolate ice cream. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is reviewing a nutrition plan with a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet?

A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu?

Reference Range:
Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)]

The nurse is administering a client's medications through a feeding tube. One of the medications is an enteric-coated tablet. Which action would be best for the nurse to take?

A client with diabetes mellitus tells the nurse of using cranberry juice to help prevent urinary tract infections. Which instruction should the nurse provide?