A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for antibiotictherapy. The client reports experiencing diarrhea when taking antibiotics. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to lessen the occurrence of diarrhea?

A.Planning care, especially for a client with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), involves assessment, evaluation, and critical thinking, which are within the scope of practice for licensed nurses, not APs. This task should not be delegated to an AP.

B.Transferring a client, especially one undergoing radiation therapy, often involves understanding specific precautions and handling techniques. This task is generally within the scope of APs, provided they have proper training and understand any specific precautions related to the client's condition.

C.Recording urine output is ataskthat can be delegated to an assistive personnel under the supervision of a registerednurse, as they do not require nursing judgment or assessment skills.

D.Measuring vital signs is a taskthat can be delegated to an assistive personnel under the supervision of a registered nurse, as they do not require nursing judgment or assessment skills.

A. Keep the finger in a dependent position:

• Keeping the finger in a dependent position (lower than the heart) helps promote blood flow to the fingertips, making it easier to obtain a blood sample. This position can facilitate the formation of a blood drop, improving the chances of obtaining an adequate sample for testing.

B. Wear sterile gloves:

• Sterile gloves are not typically necessary for routine capillary blood glucose monitoring. Clean, non-sterile gloves are generally sufficient for this procedure. However, the nurse should perform proper hand hygiene to minimize the risk of contamination.

C. Select the central tip of a finger:

• The central tip of the finger is more sensitive, and choosing this area may cause greater discomfort for the client. The sides of the fingertips are often preferred for capillary blood glucose testing as they have a good blood supply and are less sensitive.

D. Test the first drop of blood that forms after the puncture:

• The initial drop may contain tissue fluid or contaminants from the puncture site, so it is important to use the first drop to obtain a representative blood sample. This step contributes to the accuracy of the blood glucose measurement.