A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is recovering from gastroenteritis and is beginning oral intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

This response indicates that the client understands that sudden jaw pain can be a sign of a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.

A. "I will take four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if I have chest pain." This is an incorrect statement because taking four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets can lead to hypotension and can be life-threatening.

B. "I will have hot, dry, and flushed skin if I am having a heart attack." This is an incorrect statement because hot, dry, and flushed skin is not a typical sign of a heart attack.

C. "I will wait 30 minutes before taking action if I have heartburn." This is an incorrect statement because heartburn is not a symptom of angina and waiting 30 minutes to take action can lead to further complications.

Explanation: The client with angina should be educated about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and when to seek medical attention. Jaw pain is one of the signs of a heart attack, and the client should seek emergency medical attention immediately.

The correct answer is: Choice A: Maintain direct pressure over the site.

Here's the rationale for each choice:

• Choice A: Maintain direct pressure over the site (CORRECT) This is the most important initial step in controlling bleeding for any patient, especially one with hemophilia who has a deficiency in clotting factors. Maintaining pressure directly on the wound helps to form a clot and stop the bleeding.
• Choice B: Check whether the bleeding has stopped While checking for bleeding cessation is important, it shouldn't be the immediate next step after applying a dressing. Maintaining pressure ensures the dressing remains effective. Once pressure is released, you can assess for continued bleeding.
• Choice C: Obtain a radial pulse Assessing the radial pulse is not directly related to managing the bleeding from the laceration. While it's a vital sign, it's not a priority in this situation.
• Choice D: Reinforce the dressing over the site While reinforcing the dressing might be necessary later if it becomes saturated with blood, maintaining direct pressure is the crucial first step.