A medication that causes extreme photosensitivity was recently prescribed for a client. In providing discharge instructions, the nurse should teach this client to increase intake of which foods?

The charge nurse observes a practical nurse (PN) measuring the waist circumference of a client who has expressed a concern about health problems related to obesity. Which action should the nurse implement?

After reviewing a client's intake and output record for the last eight hours, the nurse calculates the client's current fluid balance as how many mL? (Enter numeric value only).

0730-6 ounces of apple juice, oatmeal, and toast 0830-voided 250 mL

0900 1 cup of water

1200 1 cup of soup, grilled cheese sandwich, and 6 ounces of tea 1300 vomitus of 150 mL

1400 voided 250 mL

1430-12 ounces of carbonated beverage

In reviewing the dietary teaching for a young adult client with hyperthyroidism, the nurse learns that the client has increased the intake of protein and calories. Which action should the nurse take?

The parents of a child with prediabetes report to the nurse that the child wants to join a soccer team. Which information is best for the nurse to offer the parents?

A client with diabetes mellitus tells the nurse of using cranberry juice to help prevent urinary tract infections. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, which food(s) should the nurse encourage the client to eat? Select all that apply.

A client is receiving a continuous gastric tube feeding at 80 mL/hour. The nurse records the client's gastric residual volume as 325 mL during each of two consecutive hourly measurements. Which assessment should the nurse complete before contacting the healthcare provider?

Which meal selection by a client who is lacto-ovo-vegetarian indicates to the nurse that the client understands the use of complete proteins in the diet?

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an adolescent whose body mass index (BMI) is 35. Which foods are best for the client to select for after school snacks?

The home health nurse is visiting an older adult client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with an adult child who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food(s) should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? Select all that apply.