A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? (Select all that apply)

Choice A reason: This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should obtain sample menus from the dietitian to give to the client after assessing the client's food preferences, needs, and goals. The sample menus should be individualized and tailored to the client's lifestyle, culture, and preferences.

Choice B reason: This is the first action, because the nurse should ask the client to identify the types of foods she prefers before providing any dietary teaching. This can help the nurse to determine the client's current eating habits, knowledge, and readiness to learn. It can also help the nurse to establish rapport and trust with the client, and to involve the client in the decision-making process.

Choice C reason: This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should identify the recommended range for the client's blood glucose level after assessing the client's food preferences, needs, and goals. The recommended range for the blood glucose level depends on the type, dose, and timing of the medication, the frequency and intensity of the exercise, and the carbohydrate intake of the client.

Choice D reason: This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should discuss long-term complications that can result from nonadherence to the dietary plan after assessing the client's food preferences, needs, and goals. The long-term complications of diabetes mellitus include cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, eye damage, and foot problems. The nurse should explain the benefits of following the dietary plan and the risks of not following it.

Choice A reason: A client who has BPH and reports dysuria is not the highest priority, because dysuria is a common symptom of BPH and does not indicate an acute complication. The nurse should monitor the client's urinary output and provide comfort measures.

Choice B reason: A client who has ulcerative colitis and reports diarrhea is not the highest priority, because diarrhea is a chronic symptom of ulcerative colitis and does not indicate an acute complication. The nurse should assess the client's hydration status and electrolyte levels and administer medications as prescribed.

Choice C reason: A client who has emphysema and reports dyspnea is the highest priority, because dyspnea is a sign of respiratory distress and can indicate an acute exacerbation of emphysema. The nurse should assess the client's oxygen saturation and respiratory rate and administer oxygen therapy as prescribed.

Choice D reason: A client who has esophageal cancer and reports painful swallowing is not the highest priority, because painful swallowing is a common symptom of esophageal cancer and does not indicate an acute complication. The nurse should provide the client with soft or liquid foods and administer analgesics as prescribed.