Questions: A client with heart failure is learning to reduce salt in the diet. When will be the best time for the nurse to address this topic? Answers: A - D A At bedtime, while the client is relaxed B At lunchtime, while the nurse is preparing the food tray C Three hours after lunch when the client wakes up from a nap

The answer is B: At lunchtime, while the nurse is preparing the food tray.

Explanation for each option:

A. At bedtime, while the client is relaxed - This is not the best time to address dietary changes because the client may be tired and less receptive to new information. Bedtime is generally a time for winding down, not for learning new concepts or making plans.

B. At lunchtime, while the nurse is preparing the food tray - This is the best time to discuss dietary changes because it is directly related to the meal the client is about to consume. The client can see practical examples of how to reduce salt intake and apply the information immediately, making it more relevant and easier to understand.

C. Three hours after lunch when the client wakes up from a nap - While the client may be more alert after a nap, the connection to the meal is less immediate. Discussing dietary changes at this time may not be as effective because the client is not actively engaged in eating or meal preparation, which are the most relevant contexts for discussing dietary habits.