A nurse is caring for a client who has fibrocystic breasts. The client asks the nurse, "What will happen to my fibrocystic breast changes after menopause?" Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Choice A reason:
While it is true that many dietary supplements have not been tested and approved by the government, this is not the most critical information for a client taking nitroglycerin. The primary concern with dietary supplements is their potential interaction with other medications.

Choice B reason:
This is the most important statement for the nurse to include. Dietary supplements, especially those containing L-arginine or other compounds that affect blood flow, can have serious interactions with nitrates like nitroglycerin, potentially leading to dangerously low blood pressure.

Choice C reason:
The effectiveness of dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction varies, and there is indeed a lack of evidence for many of these products. However, the immediate concern for a client taking nitroglycerin is the risk of interaction, not the general effectiveness of supplements.

Choice D reason:
The cost and insurance coverage of dietary supplements can be a concern for clients, but it is not as critical as understanding the potential risks associated with their use alongside prescribed medications like nitroglycerin.

Choice A reason:
While examining the client for areas of skin breakdown is an important part of ongoing care, especially for clients with spinal cord injuries who are at increased risk for pressure ulcers, it is not the first action to take when autonomic dysreflexia is suspected. Skin breakdown is not an immediate life-threatening issue compared to the potential complications of autonomic dysreflexia.

Choice B reason:
Checking the client's bladder for distention is a critical step in the management of autonomic dysreflexia, as an overfull bladder is a common trigger for this condition. However, the very first action should be to place the client in a sitting position to lower blood pressure, which can be dangerously high during an episode of autonomic dysreflexia.

Choice C reason:
Checking for fecal impaction is another important intervention for managing autonomic dysreflexia, as an impacted bowel can also trigger an episode. However, similar to checking for bladder distention, this is not the first action to take. Immediate measures to lower blood pressure are prioritized for the safety of the client.

Choice D reason:
Placing the client in a sitting position, or elevating the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees, is the first and most critical action when autonomic dysreflexia is suspected. This position helps to lower blood pressure by promoting venous return to the heart and can prevent complications such as stroke from the sudden hypertension associated with autonomic dysreflexia.