A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?

The correct answer is A:

Choice A reason:

Replace the unit when the drainage chamber is full. This ensures continuous, effective drainage. A full chamber cannot collect more fluid, risking system compromise and patient safety.

Choice B reason:

Pinning the tubing to the bed sheets is incorrect because it can cause kinks in the tubing, leading to obstruction of drainage and potential complications.

Choice C reason:

Monitoring for at least 150 mL of drainage every hour is not a standard practice. Normal chest tube drainage is variable; excessive drainage, such as 150 mL/hour, could indicate a serious condition like hemorrhage.

Choice D reason:

Clamping the tube routinely for 30 minutes every 8 hours is not recommended. Clamping may be done during tube removal or to check for air leaks but doing so routinely can lead to tension pneumothorax.

Choice a is not correct because providing an alcohol-based mouthwash is an action that the nurse should avoid when caring for a client who has stomatitis. Alcohol can dry and irritate the oral mucosa and worsen the condition.

Choice b is not correct because minimizing the use of gravies and sauces is not an action that the nurse should take to help manage stomatitis. Gravies and sauces can help moisten dry foods and make them easier to swallow for a client who has stomatitis.

Choice d is not correct because discouraging drinking with a straw is not an action that the nurse should take to help manage stomatitis. Drinking with a straw can help prevent contact between fluids and sore areas of the mouth and reduce pain for a client who has stomatitis.