A nurse is assisting a client who has Parkinson's disease with selecting foods that are high in fiber to prevent constipation.
Which of the following foods is highest in fiber?

Choice A rationale

Removing the dressing and tape while wearing sterile gloves is not an appropriate action. Sterile gloves are reserved for direct contact with a sterile field or wound. Contaminating sterile gloves during this step defeats their purpose in infection control.

Choice B rationale

Assessing the wound structure using sterile gauze is not a recognized infection control measure. While sterile gauze minimizes the risk of introducing pathogens, its use does not directly ensure overall infection control during dressing changes.

Choice C rationale

Disposing of dressings in the designated waste container is a standard practice for safe disposal. However, it is not sufficient alone to ensure infection control. Proper hand hygiene and aseptic techniques are equally important.

Choice D rationale

Washing hands thoroughly before touching the sterile field eliminates transient microorganisms that could compromise sterility. It is a critical step in maintaining infection control during dressing changes and hygiene measures. .

Choice A rationale

Peak expiratory flow volume measurement assesses airway obstruction in conditions like asthma but is unrelated to postoperative tonsillectomy care or oxygenation improvement.

Choice B rationale

Using straws post-tonsillectomy increases suction pressure, risking clot disruption at the surgical site. This can lead to bleeding complications and delayed healing.

Choice C rationale

Encouraging coughing post-tonsillectomy may disturb surgical site healing and increase bleeding risk due to heightened pressure on the tissue and clot displacement.

Choice D rationale

Semi-Fowler position improves oxygenation and reduces edema in the throat by promoting adequate drainage and minimizing swelling, benefiting postoperative tonsillectomy patients. .