A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as sources of fiber? (Select all that apply.)

A. Assisting the patient to get dressed might be part of the LPN/LVN's role or a nursing assistant's role but not typically a task performed by a registered nurse during the discharge process.
B. Packing the patient's personal belongings could also be done by the patient or their family, or it might be assisted by nursing staff, but it's not usually a specific responsibility of the registered nurse during discharge.
C. Writing the discharge instructions, which include medication schedules, follow-up care, dietary guidelines, and other critical information, is typically the responsibility of the registered nurse.
D. Accompanying the patient to the acute care facility entrance might be a part of the overall discharge process but is not a task specifically assigned to the registered nurse.

A. Fats, specifically dietary fat, aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), which require dietary fat for proper absorption.
B. Nerve cell transmission regulation is associated with electrolytes and neurotransmitters, not fats.
C. Carbohydrates are the primary macronutrient that converts to sugar (glucose) for energy; fats primarily provide energy through long-term storage.
D. Protein is the nutrient primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues, while fats have other essential functions.