The nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the
following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia? -
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A nurse is a clinic is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who recently began a Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the
client has reached one fo the goals of the DASH diet? - Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL
Range should be less than 200
A community health nurse is planning to teach a class about weight management for cardiovascular
health. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? - Plan to lose weight
gradually at 1/2 to 1 pound per week
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia? - Diaphoresis
(sweating)
-Diaphoresis, irritability, and tremors
-Tachycardia and hunger
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck resection to treat cancer and is
receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following potential adverse
effects? - Changes in the production of saliva
A nurse is creating a lan of care for a client who has mucositis following head and neck radiation therapy
to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Increase
fluid intake to 2 L per day
-Client with mucositis should increase fluid intake to promote hydration and peristalsis
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN and is prescribed an oral diet. The client asks the nurse
why the TPN is being continued since he is now eating. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - Consume at least 60% of diet orally before TPN dicontinued.A nurse is caring for a client who adheres to a kosher diet. Which of the following food choices would be
appropriate for this client. - Vegetable salad with cheese
- Can't eat dairy and meat together
-Dont eat pork
-No shellfish
A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated BP, headache, and is sweating. The client recently
started taking an MAOI. The nurse should question the client regarding the consumption of which of the
following foods. - Chedder Cheese
-Clients who take MAOI should avoid consumption of most cheese and other foods high in tyramine. Can
lead to hypertensive crisis
O Home A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has dumping syndrome following a
gastrectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? -
Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving.
-Clients at risk for dumling syndrome better toleratr low fiver grains thst contain less than 2g fiber per
serving to slow gastric emptying
-Eat small frequent meals
-Lie down after eating to slow mobement
-Avoid simple sugars and sugar alchols
A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the guardian of a 4-month-old infant. Which of
the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? - "I will introduce
a new solid food every 5 days."
- New food items introfuced every 4-7 days to monitor food allergies
-Fruit juice introduced at 6 months limited to 120 ml and in cup
-Recieve most calories from formula or breast milk
-1 to 2 teaspoons of solid food at each feeding
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a gastric bypass
procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? [Show Less]