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. Uses a paper towel to turn the water off after washing hands: This is correct practice. Using a paper towel to turn off the faucet helps prevent recontamination of hands after handwashing.
B. Uses a respirator mask when bathing a client who has hepatitis A: This is incorrect. Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal-oral contact, not airborne. Standard precautions, such as using gloves and hand hygiene, are appropriate, but a respirator is not necessary.
C. Keeps artificial fingernails trimmed short: While keeping fingernails trimmed is important for infection control, artificial nails are not recommended in healthcare settings due to the risk of harboring pathogens.
D. Shakes out soiled linen before bagging it: This is incorrect. Shaking out soiled linen can spread contaminants into the air. Soiled linen should be handled carefully and placed directly into the appropriate bag without shaking.

A. "Perform vigorous intensity aerobic exercise for 50 minutes per week." The TLC diet recommends moderate-intensity physical activity for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, totaling about 150 minutes per week. Vigorous exercise is beneficial but is not the primary focus of the TLC guidelines.
B. "Increase your intake of total fiber to 30 grams each day." This is correct. Increasing fiber intake to 20-30 grams per day is a key component of the TLC diet, as it helps to lower LDL cholesterol and improve overall heart health.
C. "You will have your LDL measured every 6 months." While regular monitoring of LDL levels is important, the TLC guidelines do not specify that LDL should be measured every 6 months. Frequency of monitoring should be individualized based on the client's health status and risk factors.
D. "You should have a weight loss goal of 3 pounds per week." A weight loss goal of 1-2 pounds per week is recommended as safe and sustainable. Aiming for 3 pounds per week may be too aggressive and difficult to maintain.