The healthcare provider prescribes a low-fiber diet for a client with ulcerative colitis. Which food selection indicates to the nurse that the client understands the prescribed diet?
A Baked potato with skin, raw carrots.

Rationale

A. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the gradual destruction of joint cartilage. Cartilage serves as a cushion between the bones in a joint, and its deterioration leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function. As the cartilage wears away, bones may rub directly against each other, causing further pain and damage.

B. Osteoarthritis is primarily a degenerative condition rather than an inflammatory one. While mild inflammation can occur in OA, it is not as prominent as in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. In OA, inflammation is secondary to cartilage damage rather than a primary driver of the disease process.

C. Loss of bone mineral density is more characteristic of osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis involves a decrease in bone mass throughout the skeleton, whereas osteoarthritis specifically targets the joints and affects cartilage rather than bone density.

D. An infectious process in the synovial fluid could indicate septic arthritis, which is characterized by infection in the joint space. This is typically associated with acute symptoms such as severe joint pain, swelling, warmth, and fever.

Based on the client's history and physical, the nurse notes that this postpartum client is most at risk for developing thromboembolism

Rationale

Prolonged immobility during labor and instrumental delivery are risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to stasis of blood flow in the lower extremities. In addition, epidural anesthesia can contribute to venous stasis by impairing mobility and reducing the ability to feel discomfort or urgency to move.

The immediate postpartum period, especially after a prolonged labor and delivery, poses an increased risk of VTE due to hypercoagulability and vascular damage.