A nurse is caring for a client.

Exhibits

A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record. Select the 3 findings that place the client at risk for hearing impairment.

A. "Increase your daily fluid intake." Increasing fluid intake can help soften the stool, making it easier to pass and reducing constipation.

B. "Try to defecate at different times of the day." Establishing a regular time each day for bowel movements can help train the bowel and prevent constipation.

C. "Consume a low-fiber diet." A low-fiber diet can worsen constipation. A high-fiber diet is recommended to add bulk to the stool and promote regular bowel movements.

D. "Reduce your daily activity." Regular physical activity helps stimulate bowel motility and can reduce the likelihood of constipation.

A. "I will need to empty my bladder regularly and completely." Regular and complete bladder emptying helps to flush bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing the risk of UTIs. This statement indicates correct understanding and does not need further teaching.

B. "I will need to wipe my perineal area from back to front after urination." Wiping from back to front can introduce bacteria from the rectal area into the urethra, increasing the risk of UTIs. The correct practice is to wipe from front to back. This statement indicates a need for further teaching.

C. "I need to drink 8 cups of liquid each day." Adequate fluid intake helps to dilute urine and flush out bacteria, reducing the risk of UTIs. This statement is correct and does not need further teaching.

D. "I will need to drink apple cider vinegar each day." Although apple cider vinegar is sometimes suggested as a home remedy, there is no strong evidence supporting its use in UTI prevention. However, this statement does not indicate a harmful practice and may not necessarily need further teaching unless it is replacing evidence-based methods. The key incorrect statement is related to wiping technique.