A nurse is caring for a client who is Hindu and adheres strictly to the traditional dietary laws of this religion. The client has no other dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the nurse select as a component of the client’s meals?

A. "I’ll apply ice to my ankle for 20 minutes every hour."

This is the correct choice. Applying ice for a specified duration (20 minutes) every hour is a standard recommendation for managing swelling and pain associated with an ankle sprain. It helps reduce inflammation and provides relief.

B. "I’ll rewrap my ankle starting from the knee down."

This statement indicates a misunderstanding. When rewrapping an ankle, it should be done from the bottom (proximal) to the top (distal) to provide proper compression. Starting from the knee down is not the correct technique.

C. "I’ll walk on my ankle for 10 minutes every hour."

This statement may indicate a misunderstanding or potential for harm. Immediate weight-bearing or walking on an injured ankle, especially after a sprain, is generally not recommended. Rest is often a key component of initial management.

D. "I’ll put a heating pad on my ankle at bedtime tonight."

This statement may indicate a misunderstanding. Heat is not typically recommended in the initial stages of treating an acute injury like an ankle sprain, as it may increase inflammation. Ice (cold therapy) is usually the preferred modality early on to reduce swelling and pain.

A. To help the nurse validate the client’s reports of pain

This option suggests that the nurse's actions (straightening bed linens, rubbing the back, assisting with repositioning) are intended to assess or confirm the client's reports of pain. However, these actions are more aligned with providing comfort and assistance with activities of daily living rather than specifically assessing pain. If the client reports pain related to the chest tube, a more focused assessment and intervention would be needed.

B. To increase positive pressure in the chest

This option implies that the nurse's actions could somehow influence the positive pressure in the client's chest, which is not accurate. Positive pressure in the chest is usually related to mechanical ventilation or specific medical interventions. The described actions are more related to comfort and assistance with daily activities.

C. To assist the client with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)

This is the most appropriate choice. The nurse's actions, such as straightening bed linens, rubbing the back, and assisting with repositioning, align with providing support for the client's daily activities and overall well-being.

D. To modify the client’s perception of pain

This option suggests that the nurse's actions are aimed at altering the client's perception of pain. While comfort measures can contribute to pain management, these specific actions are not typically used to modify perception. If pain is a concern, more direct pain management strategies and assessments would be appropriate.