A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The correct answer is choice B. Fish. Fish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and prevent blood clots. Fish is also low in sodium, which is important for people with hypertension, as excess sodium can raise blood pressure by retaining fluid in the body. Fish is part of the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and is a healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes, and lean meats.

Choice A. Cheese is wrong because cheese is high in sodium and saturated fat, which can increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Cheese should be limited or avoided by people with hypertension.

Choice C. Red meat is wrong because red meat is also high in sodium and saturated fat, as well as cholesterol, which can contribute to hypertension and heart disease.

Red meat should be eaten sparingly or replaced by leaner sources of protein like fish, poultry, or beans.

Choice D. Canned black beans are wrong because canned black beans are high in sodium, as most canned foods are preserved with salt. Canned black beans should be rinsed well before eating or replaced by dried or cooked black beans, which are lower in sodium and high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which are beneficial for blood pressure control.

Choice A rationale: Calling in additional staff is typically a function of the nursing supervisor or the hospital’s incident command center, rather than the responsibility of a single medical-surgical unit nurse.

Choice B rationale: Acting as a media liaison is the role of the Public Information Officer. Nurses must maintain patient confidentiality and follow the established chain of command during a mass casualty event.

Choice C rationale: Determining the needs of incoming clients (triage) is performed by emergency department staff or designated triage officers at the scene, not by nurses working on a medical-surgical inpatient unit.

Choice D rationale: To create bed capacity for incoming disaster victims, the medical-surgical nurse identifies stable clients who can safely be discharged or transferred, recommending these specific individuals to the healthcare provider.