A nurse is developing a program about strategies to prevent foodborne illnesses for a community group. The nurse should plan to include which of the following recommendations? (Select all that apply)."

A. This option is not the most effective strategy for a bowel training program. While regular trips to the toilet can help establish a routine, taking the client to the toilet every 2 hours may be excessive and not tailored to the individual’s natural bowel patterns. This approach does not align with the client’s specific needs or natural urges and may lead to unnecessary discomfort or disruption.
B. Abdominal cramping can be a sign that the client’s bowels are ready to move. Taking the client to the
toilet after they feel abdominal cramping aligns with their natural physiological signals and can be an effective way to manage bowel movements. It helps ensure that the client responds to their body’s cues, which can promote regular bowel habits.
C. For some individuals, having a bowel movement before a meal can be part of a routine if it aligns with their digestive patterns. However, this strategy might not be effective for all clients, as bowel movements are not necessarily influenced by meal times for everyone. The timing might be more
relevant if it fits the individual’s routine or helps establish a regular pattern.
D. Responding to the client’s natural urge to defecate is the most effective way to manage bowel movements. Encouraging the client to use the toilet when they feel the urge helps to establish a natural and responsive routine, which can be more effective in promoting regular bowel habits and preventing constipation.

A. Using a friction-reducing device, such as a slide sheet or transfer sheet, is a recommended method for moving clients with partial assistance needs. The device reduces friction, making it easier and safer to reposition or move the client with minimal physical strain. Two nurses working together with a friction- reducing device can effectively and safely move the client while minimizing the risk of injury for both the client and the nurses.
B. This method is not ideal for moving clients who have limited mobility or who are only partially able to assist. Relying on the client to push with their feet while the nurse lifts can be unsafe and ineffective,
especially if the client’s strength or coordination is compromised.
C. Lifting a client under the shoulders can be uncomfortable and potentially harmful for the client, especially if they have limited mobility or if proper body mechanics are not used. This method also places significant strain on the nurses’ backs and may lead to injury.
D. A trapeze bar can be a helpful aid for clients who have some upper body strength and can assist with repositioning. However, relying solely on one nurse to lift the client’s legs while the client uses the trapeze bar may not provide adequate support for a complete and safe repositioning.