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?

Choice A reason: Filling the pad with sterile water is not necessary, as tap water can be used for an aquathermia pad without increasing the risk of infection or contamination.

Choice B reason: Using safety pins to secure the pad in place is not appropriate, as they can puncture or damage the pad and cause leakage or electric shock.

Choice C reason: Applying the pad for 45 min at a time is not recommended, as it can cause skin burns or tissue damage due to prolonged exposure to heat. The nurse should apply the pad for no more than 20 min at a time and check the skin frequently for signs of redness or blistering.

Choice D reason: Covering the pad prior to use is an important action, as it can prevent direct contact between the pad and the skin and reduce the risk of burns or irritation. The nurse should use a towel or a cloth to cover the pad before applying it to the affected area.

Choice A reason: 0.9% sodium chloride or normal saline is the only solution that should be administered with PRBCs, as it has an isotonic osmolarity and pH that are compatible with blood products and can prevent hemolysis or clotting.

Choice B reason: Dextrose 5% in water or D5W should not be administered with PRBCs, as it has a hypotonic osmolarity that can cause hemolysis or rupture of red blood cells due to osmotic pressure.

Choice C reason: Lactated Ringer's or LR should not be administered with PRBCs, as it contains calcium and lactate that can interfere with blood coagulation and cause clotting or embolism.

Choice D reason: Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride or D5½NS should not be administered with PRBCs, as it has a hypotonic osmolarity that can cause hemolysis or rupture of red blood cells due to osmotic pressure.