A nurse is caring for a client who is Hindu and adheres strictly to the traditional dietary laws of this religion. The client has no other dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the nurse select as a component of the client’s meals?

A. Remind the client to tell the nurse when he has to urinate.
Reminding the client may not be effective, as individuals with dementia may have difficulty expressing their needs or may forget to communicate when they need to use the bathroom. It relies on the client's ability to remember and communicate.

B. Use adult diapers to prevent frequent clothing changes.
While adult diapers can be part of a comprehensive plan for managing incontinence, they should not be the sole intervention. Relying solely on diapers does not address the underlying causes of incontinence and may not promote optimal dignity and quality of life.

C. Take the client to the bathroom on an every-2-hr schedule.
This is the correct choice. Taking the client to the bathroom on a regular schedule (timed voiding) is a proactive approach to managing urinary incontinence in individuals with dementia. It helps reduce the likelihood of accidents by ensuring regular opportunities for toileting.

D. Request a prescription for an indwelling urinary catheter.
Indwelling urinary catheters are generally not recommended for managing routine urinary incontinence due to the associated risks, including infection. Catheters should be used judiciously and based on medical necessity.

A. "Skeletal traction has less risk for infection than skin traction."

This statement is not accurate. Both skeletal and skin traction carry some risk of infection, but the risk factors and considerations are different for each. Skeletal traction involves pins or wires directly inserted into the bone, and while the risk of infection is present, it is not necessarily lower than that of skin traction.

B. "Clients in skin traction have more mobility than those in skeletal traction."

This statement is not accurate. Skeletal traction, involving the use of weights and pins or wires inserted into the bone, tends to provide more stable immobilization. Skin traction, which relies on external devices applied to the skin's surface, may allow for some limited mobility but is generally not as effective as skeletal traction.

C. "Skeletal traction is better than skin traction for reducing a fracture."

This is the correct statement. Skeletal traction is often more effective in providing a stable and controlled environment for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

D. "Clients in skin traction have more discomfort than those in skeletal traction."

This statement is not necessarily accurate. Discomfort can vary depending on the individual, the type of fracture, and other factors. Both skeletal and skin traction may cause some discomfort, and it's important to assess and manage the client's pain appropriately in either case.