1. A nurse is caring for a client who has BMI of 29 and expresses a desire to
lose weight. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
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A. Refer the client to a nutritionist
B. Discuss eating strategies with the client
C. Determine the client's intention to change current eating habits
D. Instruct the client to perform 30 min of vigorous exercise daily
C
2. A nurse is completing dietary teaching with a client who has heart failure
and is prescribed a 2g sodium diet. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should use salt sparingly while cooking."
B. "I can have yogurt as a dessert."
C. "I should use baking soda when I bake."
D. "I should use canned vegetables instead of frozen."
B
3. A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical records of a group of
clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for iron deficiency? SATA
A. A client who is postmenopausal
B. A client who is a vegetarian
C. A middle adult male client
D. A client who is pregnant
E. A toddler who is overweight
B D E
4. A nurse is teaching about a low-cholesterol diet to a client who had a
myocardial infarction. Which of the following meal selections by the client
indicates and understanding of the teaching?
A. Chicken breast and corn on the cob
B. Shrimp and rice
C. Cheese omelet and turkey bacon
D. Liver and onions
A5. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has end-stage
renal disease and reports fatigue. The client's hemoglobin level is 8g/dL. The
nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications?
A. Erythropoietin
B. Erythromycin
C. Filgrastim
D. Calcitriol
A
6. A nurse is conducting dietary teaching with a client who has a history of
renal calculi. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. Consume foods containing vitamin C
B. Drink 3.8L of water throughout the day
C. Suggest almonds as a snack
D. Limit sodium intake to 3g per day
B
7. A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to an older adult client. The
client asks, "Don't I need the same amount of nutrients that I did when I was
younger?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Older adults need less protein."
B. "Older adults need an increased amount of carbohydrates."
C. "Older adults need an increased amount of iron."
D. "Older adults need an increased amount of calcium."
D
8. A nurse is planning an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which
of the following of the following minerals should the nurse identify as
involved in oxygen transportation?
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Phosphorus
D. Magnesium
B
9. A nurse is teaching an AP about the dietary restrictions for a client who is
taking phenelzine to treat depression. The AP's selection of which of the
following foods for the client's lunch indicates an understanding of the
teaching?A. Bologna on wheat bread
B. Chicken salad
C. Cheddar cheese and crackers
D. Pizza with pepperoni
B
10.A nurse is educating a client who is at 10 weeks gestation and reports
frequent nausea and vomiting. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You should eat foods served at warm temperatures."
B. "You should brush your teeth right after you eat."
C. "You should try to eat sweet foods when you feel nauseated."
D. "You should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake
up."
D
11.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome
following gastric bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Avoid foods containing protein
B. Drink liquids during each meal
C. Eat foods that contain simple sugars
D. Maintain a supine position after meals
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