A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following
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Provide a snack for the client after sunset
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following a 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
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about breast milk use and storage. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer"
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
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 client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to increase the client's nutritional intake?
Add extra calories and protein to every meal
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
A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to control hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week."
A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving intermittent enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Provide the formula as a continuous infusion
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencing weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Consume liquids between meals
A nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client eat in moderation while taking this medication?
Leafy green vegetables
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Season foods with herbs and spices
A nurse is teaching a prenatal education class about breastfeeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
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
A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to count carbohydrates. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I know the serving size can affect the number of carbohydrates I eat."
A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Flatulence
A nurse is performing a cultural nursing assessment for a client whose religious practices include fasting 1 day each week. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client? (Select all that apply.)
"Are you exempt from fasting during illness?"
"Does fasting mean refraining from drinking liquids?" "Does your fasting occur during certain hours of the day?" "Does fasting mean eating only a certain type of food?"
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.
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