NMNC 1110 - EAQ 4: Nutrition
Questions and Correct Answers.
When providing care for a client with quadriplegia, which nursing intervention assists in
decreasing the potential occurrence of pressure ulcers? - Answer Frequently reposition the
client on a scheduled basis.
Which dietary modifications help improve the nutritional status of a client with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? - Answer Refraining from consuming fatty foods
Which is the reason for calculating a body mass index (BMI)-for-age during a health
maintenance assessment for school-age clients? - Answer Assessing for obesity or
overweight
A client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 verbalizes the need to lose weight. The nurse
encourages the client to lose weight safely by making which dietary change? - Answer
Decrease portion size and fat intake.
When caring for a client who is receiving enteral feedings, the nurse would take which measure
to prevent aspiration? - Answer Elevate the head of the bed between 30 and 45 degrees.
A client describes abdominal discomfort after ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a
genetic deficiency, would the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? - Answer
Lactase
An adolescent was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which information will the
nurse include when providing education to the family? - Answer "The most important
interventions are good nutrition and portion control."
Which responses indicate that the client receiving total parenteral nutrition is experiencing
hyperglycemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min
Which foods are considered the most allergenic? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - Answer Milk
Eggs
Peanuts
Questions and Correct Answers.
When providing care for a client with quadriplegia, which nursing intervention assists in
decreasing the potential occurrence of pressure ulcers? - Answer Frequently reposition the
client on a scheduled basis.
Which dietary modifications help improve the nutritional status of a client with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? - Answer Refraining from consuming fatty foods
Which is the reason for calculating a body mass index (BMI)-for-age during a health
maintenance assessment for school-age clients? - Answer Assessing for obesity or
overweight
A client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 verbalizes the need to lose weight. The nurse
encourages the client to lose weight safely by making which dietary change? - Answer
Decrease portion size and fat intake.
When caring for a client who is receiving enteral feedings, the nurse would take which measure
to prevent aspiration? - Answer Elevate the head of the bed between 30 and 45 degrees.
A client describes abdominal discomfort after ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a
genetic deficiency, would the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? - Answer
Lactase
An adolescent was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which information will the
nurse include when providing education to the family? - Answer "The most important
interventions are good nutrition and portion control."
Which responses indicate that the client receiving total parenteral nutrition is experiencing
hyperglycemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min
Which foods are considered the most allergenic? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - Answer Milk
Eggs
Peanuts
