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"I should choose 1 ounce of almonds when I am hungry midday." While almonds do contain fiber, they are not the highest-fiber option compared to bran cereal.

"I will select a 1⁄2 cup of sweet potatoes for my starch." Sweet potatoes contain fiber, but they are not as high in fiber as bran cereal.

"One medium apple would be a good snack option." Apples are a good source of fiber, but bran cereal provides a higher fiber content per serving.

Apple juice: Apple juice is appropriate for a full liquid diet.

Cream of rice cereal: Cream of rice cereal is suitable for a full liquid diet as it can be made to a thin consistency.

Vanilla yogurt: Vanilla yogurt is allowed on a full liquid diet.

Limit fluid intake to 1,000 mL daily. Increasing fluid intake, not limiting it, helps alleviate constipation.

Bear down hard when defecating. Bearing down hard can cause harm, such as hemorrhoids, and does not help relieve constipation.

Reduce activity: Increasing physical activity helps promote bowel movements, so reducing activity is not advisable.

Wear sterile gloves when withdrawing the medication from the ampule: Sterile gloves are not necessary; clean gloves are sufficient.

Shake the ampule to move the solution below the neck: Shaking the ampule can cause the solution to spill. Tapping the ampule gently is recommended.

Snap the top of the ampule towards hands: Snapping the top towards hands can result in injury. The ampule should be snapped away from the hands.

Discontinue the TPN infusion: Discontinuing TPN is not appropriate unless specifically indicated by a healthcare provider.

Administer glucagon IM: Glucagon is used for severe hypoglycemia, not for low potassium.

Check the client for a positive Chvostek's sign: Chvostek's sign is associated with hypocalcemia, not hypokalemia.

Perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based agent: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective against C. difficile spores. Soap and water should be used.

Obtain stool cultures from all clients on the nursing unit: Only clients with symptoms should have stool cultures obtained.

Request the providers to initiate antibiotic therapy for every client on the unit: Antibiotic therapy should only be started after a confirmed diagnosis, as unnecessary antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Avoid gas-producing foods: Avoiding gas-producing foods may reduce bloating but does not directly address constipation.

Promote active range-of-motion activities: While physical activity can help with bowel movements, active range-of-motion activities alone are not sufficient to address constipation.

Request that the provider prescribe a stool softener: This may be helpful but is usually considered after dietary measures have been attempted.

Hyperreflexia: Hypokalemia typically causes hyporeflexia, not hyperreflexia.

Increased appetite: Hypokalemia does not affect appetite; it can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation.

Hypoglycemia: Hypokalemia does not directly cause hypoglycemia.

The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx. The spacer actually reduces the amount of medication deposited in the oropharynx, directing more to the lungs.

Inhale rapidly when using the spacer with the MDI. The correct technique is to inhale slowly and deeply to ensure the medication reaches the lungs.

Cover exhalation slots of the spacer with lips when inhaling. The lips should form a seal around the mouthpiece, but covering exhalation slots is not necessary.

Prone: The prone position is not conducive for administering a rectal suppository.

Dorsal recumbent: This position is not ideal for rectal suppository administration.

Fowler's: Fowler's position is used for feeding and respiratory treatments, not for administering rectal medications.