A nurse is discharging two clients from the hospital to their homes. The client with insurance will receive supplies to take home and the one without insurance will need to pick up supplies at the local community health department. The nurse should recognize that this is a breach of which of the following ethical principles?

Choice A reason: Fructose corn syrup exacerbates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, as fermentable carbohydrates cause gas and bloating. IBS involves altered gut motility and microbiota, and high-fructose foods trigger visceral hypersensitivity, worsening abdominal pain and discomfort, making this an inappropriate dietary recommendation.
Choice B reason: Gluten-rich foods may worsen IBS in clients with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, causing bloating and diarrhea. Gluten disrupts gut motility in susceptible individuals, exacerbating IBS symptoms. Avoiding gluten is often advised, making increased intake counterproductive to managing IBS effectively.
Choice C reason: Milk products, containing lactose, worsen IBS in lactose-intolerant clients, causing bloating and diarrhea. Fermentable carbohydrates exacerbate gut dysmotility and visceral hypersensitivity, common in IBS, making increased dairy intake inappropriate for symptom management and dietary control in affected clients.
Choice D reason: Bran fiber, a soluble fiber, regulates bowel movements in IBS by adding bulk and stabilizing colonic transit. It reduces diarrhea and constipation, supporting microbiota health and alleviating symptoms. This evidence-based recommendation aligns with dietary management to improve gut function in IBS clients.

Choice A reason: Preparing for a paracentesis is inappropriate, as abdominal distention post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy is typically due to retained carbon dioxide from insufflation, not ascites. Paracentesis is invasive and unnecessary, risking complications without addressing the cause, making it an incorrect intervention for this scenario.
Choice B reason: Assisting the client to ambulate promotes the expulsion of residual gas used during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, relieving abdominal distention. Early mobility enhances circulation, reduces bloating, and prevents complications like ileus, aligning with postoperative care guidelines, making it the most effective and appropriate action.
Choice C reason: Inserting a rectal suppository is not indicated, as distention is likely from gas, not constipation, immediately post-cholecystectomy. Suppositories may cause discomfort without resolving gas-related bloating. This intervention is premature and misaligned with the cause, making it inappropriate.
Choice D reason: Placing the client in the prone position may worsen discomfort from abdominal distention by compressing the abdomen, trapping gas. Upright or walking positions facilitate gas movement and relief. This position is counterproductive, making it an incorrect choice for managing post-surgical distention.