a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The current bag of TPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the
... [Show More] unit. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available? - Dextrose 10% in water
B/c - at the same rate it will prevent hypoglycemia
a nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet : or flaxseed to receive daily requirement of omega 3 fatty acids
A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent who is overweight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - restrict you daily meat intake to 5 ounces : a meat potion should be no greater than the size of a deck of cards.
fun facts: limit egg yolk consumption to 3 per week
select cheeses that contain no more than 3 g of fat per serving
choose margarine no more than 2 g of saturated fat per tablespoon
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - i can have tapioca pudding for dessert ; b/c its gluten free
facts: should avoid processed foods including canned soups b/c they have gluten and whole bread
a nurse is preforming a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. after reviewing the clients lab results which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - pre albumin 8 mg ; indicates severe malnutrition and requires reporting to the provider
a low T4 level can indicate hypothyroidism or protein malnutrition
low sodium level = malnutrition
elevated WBC dietary deficiencies
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has parkinson disease and a prescription for levodopa carbidopa. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to consume with the medication ? - 1 slice wheat toast : absorption of levodopa+carbidopa decreases when consumed with protein. one slice of toast is the lowest source of protein
a nurse is assessing a clients risk for pressure ulcers using the Braden Scale. The client eats more than half of most meals but occasionally refuses a meal. Which of the following information should the nurse document on the nutrition category of the Braden scale? - adequate- 3
a nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements indicates and understanding of the teaching? - i will eat 5 servings of fruit and veggies everyday - decreases blood pressure and weight
Facts; woman 1 men 2 alcoholic drinks a day
a nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide for this client? - decrease your sodium intake to 1-2 grams a day. - this decreases fluid retention
a nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia? - confusion
facts:
polydipsia - excessive this or drinking
vomiting
ketonuria-starvation or diabetes 1 - body is producing excess amount of ketones in urine.
is all for hyperglycemia
a nurse is in the ER reviewing the lab report for an older adult client who is confused and reports nausea and abdominal cramping. Nurse should suspect the clients lab results to indicate a dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals? - sodium
a nurse is teaching about increasing dietary intake of micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. which micronutrients should nurse include in teaching? - Vitamin A - enables eyes to adapt to light
calcium facilitates nerve transmission and cell membrane permeability
Vitamin B6 assists in formation of hemoglobin and synthesis of neurotransmitters
phosphorus assists in formation of bones and teeth
a nurse is providing nutritional teaching to parents of 2 yr old. Which snack should she recommend? - a cup of yogurt
a nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed captopril. which food can cause a potential medication interaction? - cantaloupe- high in potassium
a nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. what indicates that they understand teaching? - need to eliminate rye from diet
a nurse is providing diet instructions to a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of he following foods should the nurse recommend the client eat in moderation while taking this medication? - green leafy veggies- they contain natural for of vitamin K the can negate the anticoagulation effects of warfin [Show Less]