A home health nurse is teaching a guardian about administering tube feedings to their 3-
month-old infant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

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A. Changing clothes after working in the field helps prevent pesticide residue from being transferred to other surfaces and reduces the risk of exposure to pesticides.

B. Applying petroleum jelly to the nostrils is not an effective method for minimizing exposure to pesticides and may not provide significant protection.

C. Wiping fruits and vegetables with a dry cloth may remove some surface dirt but is unlikely to effectively remove pesticide residues, especially if they have been absorbed into the produce.

D. Taking a hot shower after finishing work may help remove pesticide residues from the skin but does not address the potential for exposure from contaminated clothing or other surfaces.

A. Encouraging the client to gain 2.3 kg (5 lb) per week may be excessive and unrealistic, potentially contributing to feelings of failure and exacerbating the client's condition.

B. Weighing the client once per week throughout hospitalization is important for monitoring weight changes, but it does not specifically address the immediate post-meal monitoring needed to prevent complications such as purging.

C. Monitoring the client for 1 hr after meals helps prevent behaviors such as purging or other forms of compensatory behaviors that may occur immediately after eating.

D. Allowing the client to choose meal times may not be appropriate as it can perpetuate disordered eating patterns. Establishing regular meal times is important for promoting consistent eating habits.