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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has urinary incontinence about avoiding foods and beverages that can cause bladder irritation. The nurse should include that which of the following foods and beverages is a bladder irritant?

Dairy products

Fresh vegetables

Caffeinated beverages

Red meat

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Dairy products: Dairy is generally not known to irritate the bladder and is usually well tolerated.

B. Fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are high in fiber and beneficial; they are not bladder irritants.

C. Caffeinated beverages: Caffeine acts as a bladder stimulant and diuretic, increasing urgency and incontinence.

D. Red meat: Red meat is not a common bladder irritant, although it may affect overall health.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The nurse initiates the feeding after aspirating 30 mL of gastric residual: Gastric residual of 30 mL is within acceptable limits, so it's safe to proceed.

B. The nurse administers the feeding through a syringe barrel by gravity: Gravity feeding via syringe barrel is an acceptable method for intermittent feedings.

C. The nurse irrigates the NG tube with tap water after feeding: Using tap water is permissible in many settings, unless contraindicated by the client's condition.

D. The nurse allows the client to rest in a supine position during feeding: Supine position increases the risk of aspiration. The head of bed should be elevated 30–45° during and after feedings.

A. Magnesium hydroxide B. Orange juice C. Whole grain cereal D. Acetaminophen

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Magnesium hydroxide: Although it is a laxative, it doesn't directly interfere with the chemical detection of blood in the stool.

B. Orange juice: Not known to interfere with guaiac-based FOBT results.

C. Whole grain cereal: High-fiber foods, including whole grains, may irritate the GI tract and cause minor bleeding, leading to a false-positive FOBT.

D. Acetaminophen: Unlike NSAIDs, acetaminophen does not increase the risk of GI bleeding, so it's generally safe.

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