A nurse is caring for a patient with poor fitting dentures, what modification to their diet will the nurse suggest?

a) Mechanically altered: A mechanically altered diet includes foods that are chopped, mashed, or ground, which makes them easier to chew and swallow, especially for patients with poorly fitting dentures who may have difficulty chewing solid foods.

b) Clear liquid: While a clear liquid diet may be appropriate for certain conditions, it does not provide enough nutrition or texture modifications for a patient with denture issues who needs something more substantial.

c) Honey-like liquids: Honey-like liquids are thicker than normal liquids and are used for patients with swallowing difficulties, not for those with poorly fitting dentures.

d) Full liquid: A full liquid diet consists of liquids that are in a liquid form at room temperature, but it may not address the chewing issues a patient with dentures might face with certain foods.

a) Assist him to a standing position: Assisting the client to a standing position can help facilitate voiding, as it takes advantage of gravity and the normal physiological positioning for urination in males.

b) Ask his wife to assist with the urinal: While support from family members is often helpful, it does not address the issue of positioning, which is key in facilitating voiding after surgery.

c) Pour cold water over his genitalia: Pouring cold water is a common technique to encourage voiding, but it may not be as effective as proper positioning.

d) Tell him he has to void to be discharged: While it’s true that clients need to void before discharge in some cases, this statement may cause anxiety and does not address the root of the issue (difficulty voiding in the supine position).