A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postpartum and is breastfeeding her newborn. The client asks the nurse to warm up seaweed soup that the client's partner brought for her. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Orange slices. Vitamin C-rich foods like oranges enhance the absorption of nonheme iron, which is found in plant-based sources such as legumes, leafy greens, and fortified cereals. This is especially important for vegetarians who rely on nonheme iron sources.
B. Boiled eggs. While eggs contain iron, they also contain phosphoproteins that can actually inhibit iron absorption. They do not enhance the absorption of nonheme iron and are not ideal for this purpose.
C. Mixed nuts. Nuts provide a source of nonheme iron but do not significantly enhance iron absorption. They lack vitamin C, which is essential for improving nonheme iron bioavailability.
D. Cheddar cheese. Dairy products like cheese contain calcium, which can inhibit iron absorption. They are not recommended to enhance iron uptake, particularly when consuming nonheme iron.

A. Raise the head of the client's bed to a high-Fowler's position. A high-Fowler's position causes excessive hip flexion, which increases the risk of prosthetic dislocation after hip arthroplasty. Hip flexion should generally not exceed 90 degrees postoperatively.
B. Keep an abduction pillow between the client's legs. An abduction pillow maintains the leg in proper alignment and prevents internal rotation and adduction, which are common mechanisms of hip dislocation after surgery. It is a key intervention in protecting the surgical joint.
C. Elevate the client's affected leg on a pillow when in bed. Elevating the leg is appropriate for reducing swelling, but if not done correctly, it can cause improper hip positioning. It does not prevent dislocation unless combined with other alignment strategies.
D. Position the client's knees slightly higher than the hips when up in a chair. This position promotes hip flexion greater than 90 degrees, which increases the risk of dislocating the hip prosthesis. The hips should remain higher than the knees to prevent excessive flexion.