A nurse is assisting in the selection of menu items for a client who has chronic diarrhea. Which of the following items should the nurse recommend?

A. "Report a firm ridge below the breasts to the provider." A firm ridge along the bottom curve of the breast can be normal. It’s important to distinguish between normal breast tissue and abnormal lumps. Encouraging clients to report any changes or new lumps to the provider is more appropriate.
B. "Keep your arm relaxed at your side on the side you are examining." The correct technique involves raising the arm on the side being examined to help spread out the breast tissue, making it easier to palpate for lumps and abnormalities.
C. "Use your thumb and forefinger to palpate each breast for lumps." The correct technique involves using the pads of the fingers (not the thumb and forefinger) to palpate the breast in a systematic pattern, such as circular motions or vertical strips, to thoroughly check all areas of the breast.
D. "Use firm pressure to palpate near the area of the ribs and chest wall." Using firm pressure is appropriate for palpating deeper tissues closer to the ribs and chest wall, as this helps detect lumps that may not be superficial.

A. "Once the form has been signed, you cannot change your mind." This is incorrect as the client has the right to change their mind and withdraw consent at any time.
B. "I will explain the complications of the procedure." The nurse’s role in informed consent is to witness the signing and ensure the client understands, not to explain the procedure's details, which is the provider’s responsibility.
C. "I will obtain your signature which states that you understand the procedure." This is correct. The nurse’s role is to witness the client’s signature on the informed consent form, indicating that the client has understood the information provided by the provider.
D. "I can explain alternative treatments to you."Explaining alternative treatments is the responsibility of the provider, not the nurse.