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?

The correct answer is B. Diminished pulses on the affected extremity indicate impaired circulation, which can lead to tissue ischemia, necrosis, and compartment syndrome if not corrected promptly. This is a life-threatening complication that requires immediate intervention such as loosening or cutting off the cast, elevating the limb, or administering vasodilators. The other findings are not as urgent, although they may indicate other problems such as hematoma, infection, or nerve injury that need further assessment and treatment.

Choice A reason:

Determine previous coping skills used by the client is not appropriate. Assessing the client's previous coping skills is an essential step in the assessment phase of the therapeutic relationship, not specifically during the orientation phase. This information helps the nurse to understand the client's coping mechanisms and identify potential areas for improvement or support.

Choice B reason:

Facilitate the client's problem-solving skills is not appropriate the nurse may work on facilitating the client's problem-solving skills throughout the therapeutic relationship, including during the working phase. During this phase, the nurse and client collaborate to explore and address the client's concerns and challenges.

Choice C reason:

Assisting the client in expressing alternative behaviours is not appropriate. This action may also be part of the working phase, where the nurse helps the client explore alternative behaviours and coping strategies to address their issues and challenges.

Choice D reason:

The orientation phase is the initial stage of the therapeutic relationship where the nurse and the client get to know each other and establish the groundwork for their working relationship. During this phase, it is essential to clarify the roles and responsibilities of both the nurse and the client to ensure a clear understanding of each other's expectations.