A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to increase vitamin C intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of vitamin C?

Choice A reason: Removing blankets from the client is a good action to take. Blankets can trap heat and increase the body temperature. Removing them can help the client lose heat through radiation and convection.

Choice B reason: Placing cold packs on the client’s axillae is not a good action to take. Cold packs can cause vasoconstriction and shivering, which can increase the metabolic rate and the heat production. They can also cause discomfort and skin damage.

Choice C reason: Placing a fan to blow air across the client is not a good action to take. A fan can cause evaporation of sweat and moisture, which can lower the body temperature. However, it can also cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can worsen the client’s condition.

Choice D reason: Giving the client an alcohol sponge bath is not a good action to take. Alcohol can cause vasodilation and evaporation, which can lower the body temperature. However, it can also cause skin irritation, dryness, and absorption, which can lead to toxicity and complications.

Choice A reason: This is the correct answer because it reflects acceptance of the limb loss and a positive coping strategy. This statement shows that the client is willing to take responsibility for the care of the residual limb and is ready to learn new skills. The other statements indicate denial, anger, or depression, which are normal stages of grief, but not acceptance.

Choice B reason: This is not the correct answer because it reflects denial of the limb loss and a reluctance to face the reality of the situation.

Choice C reason: This is not the correct answer because it reflects depression and a sense of helplessness and dependency.

Choice D reason: This is not the correct answer because it reflects anger and a difficulty in adjusting to the limb loss.