A nurse is providing teaching about health promotion activities for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Choice A rationale:
Having the client point their chin upward to swallow is not a recommended action to reduce the risk of aspiration. In fact, this action can increase the risk of choking and aspiration, as it may cause food or liquids to enter the airway.
Choice B rationale:
Offering the client saltine crackers between meals is not a suitable action for reducing the risk of aspiration. Saltine crackers are dry and can be challenging to swallow for someone with dysphagia, potentially increasing the risk of aspiration.
Choice C rationale:
Thicken liquids before serving is the correct action to reduce the risk of aspiration in a client with dysphagia. Thickened liquids are easier to swallow and less likely to enter the airway, reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Choice D rationale:
Placing food on the affected side of the mouth does not address the risk of aspiration directly. Dysphagia may affect both sides of the mouth, and placing food on one side does not ensure safe swallowing and reduces the effectiveness of addressing the problem.

Choice A rationale:
10 mL/hr would be the correct infusion rate if the client was receiving the entire 10 mEq of potassium chloride in a 100 mL solution over 1 hour. However, the question asks for the rate at which to administer 10 mEq over 1 hour, which means the total volume should be 100 mL/hr.
Choice B rationale:
50 mL/hr would be the correct infusion rate if the client was receiving the entire 10 mEq of potassium chloride in a 100 mL solution over 2 hours. However, the question specifies 1 hour, so the rate should be higher.
Choice C rationale:
This is the correct answer. To administer 10 mEq of potassium chloride in 100 mL over 1 hour, the infusion pump should be set to deliver 100 mL/hr.
Choice D rationale:
500 mL/hr would be the correct infusion rate if the client was receiving the entire 10 mEq of potassium chloride in a 100 mL solution over 10 minutes (1/6th of an hour). However, the question specifies 1 hour, so the rate should be much lower.