After teaching a client who was hospitalized for Salmonella food ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

After teaching a client who was hospitalized for Salmonella food poisoning, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
 
  a. I will let my husband do all of the cooking for my family.
  b. I'll take the ciprofloxacin until the diarrhea has resolved.
  c. I should wash my hands with antibacterial soap before each meal.
  d. I must place my dishes into the dishwasher after each meal.

Question 2

After teaching a client with diverticular disease, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which menu selection made by the client indicates the client correctly understood the teaching?
 
  a. Roasted chicken with rice pilaf and a cup of coffee with cream
  b. Spaghetti with meat sauce, a fresh fruit cup, and hot tea
  c. Garden salad with a cup of bean soup and a glass of low-fat milk
  d. Baked fish with steamed carrots and a glass of apple juice

[SVictor]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Ciprofloxacin should be taken for 10 to 14 days to treat Salmonella infection, and should not be stopped once the diarrhea has cleared. Clients should be advised to take the entire course of medication. People with Salmonella should not prepare foods for others because the infection may be spread in this way. Hands should be washed with antibacterial soap before and after eating to prevent spread of the bacteria. Dishes and eating utensils should not be shared and should be cleaned thoroughly. Clients can be carriers for up to 1 year.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Clients who have diverticular disease are prescribed a low-residue diet. Whole grains (rice pilaf), uncooked fruits and vegetables (salad, fresh fruit cup), and high-fiber foods (cup of bean soup) should be avoided with a low-residue diet. Canned or cooked vegetables are appropriate. Apple juice does not contain fiber and is acceptable for a low-residue diet.