1. 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
... [Show More] actions should the nurse plan to take? - Provide a snack for the client after sunset
2. 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
3. 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"
4. 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
5. 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."
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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."
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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.
14. 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
15. 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."
16. A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance. Which of the following is an expected finding? - Flatulence
17. 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?"
18. 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.
19. A nurse is assessing a client's risk for pressure injuries 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? - 3 (Adequate)
20. A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent client who usually consumes about 2,000 calories per day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - "Restrict your daily meat intake to 5 ounces."
21. A home health nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had an open reduction internal fixation of the tibia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for impaired would healing? - The client consumes 1,000 kcal daily.
22. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following information should the nurse include? - Apply pectin to foods.
23. A nurse in a long-term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? - The client drools while eating.
24. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as experiencing dehydration? - A client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L [Show Less]