A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to increase vitamin C intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of vitamin C?

Choice A reason: This is incorrect because suggesting a feeding tube is premature and may alarm the son without knowing the cause of the client's poor appetite.

Choice B reason: This is incorrect because asking why the son thinks the client is not eating may imply that the son is responsible or has the answer, which may make him feel defensive or guilty.

Choice C reason: This is incorrect because dismissing the son's concern as nothing serious may make him feel unheard or invalidated, and may also delay seeking appropriate help for the client.

Choice D reason: This is correct because asking the son to tell more about what happens at mealtime is an open-ended question that shows interest and empathy, and may elicit more information about the client's condition and preferences.

Choice Areason: Removing the wheels from rolling chairs is a good practice to prevent the chairs from sliding or moving unexpectedly. It is not a risk factor for falls, but rather a safety measure to prevent them.

Choice Breason: A stool riser is a device that elevates the toilet seat and makes it easier for the client to sit down and stand up. It is not a risk factor for falls, but rather a safety measure to prevent them.

Choice C reason: Having the mattress directly on the floor may make it harder for the client to get in and out of bed, but it does not increase the risk of falls. In fact, it may reduce the risk of injury if the client falls from the bed, as the height is lower.

Choice D reason: Covering electrical cords with throw rugs is a risk factor for falls, as the client may trip over them or get tangled in them. It is also a fire hazard, as the rugs may overheat or catch fire from the cords. The nurse should advise the client to remove the rugs and secure the cords away from the walking areas.