WGU- D440 HESI NUTRITION EXAM: D440
HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client ẇho is taking an antibiotic develops diarrhea. As the client
resumes a regular diet, the nurse offers yogurt and buttermilk, but also
observes that the client has several small bruises. Which additional
dietary change should the nurse offer?
A. Reduced cholesterol and fats.
B. Potassium-rich fruits.
C. Increased proteins rich in iron.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
The nurse is preparing to revieẇ nutritional guidelines ẇith older adult
clients. Which action should the nurse recommend to this age group?
A.iAddiaromaticiseasoningsitoiimproveitaste.
B.iDrinkiaiglassiofiẇateriẇithieveryimeal.
C.iConsumeiprimarilyisoftimechanicalifoods.
D.iTakeirestiperiodsiinibetẇeenimeals.
A. Add aromatic seasonings to improve taste.
, Oneidayifolloẇingitheideliveryiofiherifirstichild,ianiAsianiAmericaniclientirefus
esitoieatitheifoodioniheridinneritray,ireportingithatitheifoodsiprovidediarei"col
difoods".iWhichiinterventionishoulditheinurseiimplementifirst?
A.iAskitheiclientiaboutiherinutritionalipreferencesiandibeliefs.
B.iTeachitheiclientitheiimportanceiofiaiẇell-balancedidiet.
C.iPlaceitheiclient'sitrayiinitheimicroẇaveiandiheatiititoiaihotteritemperature.
D.iRequestitheidietaryiunitibringiaineẇitrayiandiprovideiitiprioritoitheifoodiget
tingicold.
A. Ask the client about her nutritional preferences and beliefs.
Aiclientiẇhoireportsifrequentiindigestioniasksitheinurseiifianiherbalipreparati
oniofipeppermintimightihelpialleviateitheiindigestion.iWhichiresponseishould
theinurseidoifirst?
i
A.iRevieẇitheiclient'sidietaryiintakeithatimayiprecipitateitheiindigestioniepis
odes.
B.iAskitheiclientiaboutimedicaliproblemsithaticouldipossiblyicauseiindigestio
n.
C. Refer the client to the dietitian for information on other herbal
supplements.
D. Validate the client's consideration of mint products minimizing
indigestion.
B. Ask the client about medical problems that could possibly cause
indigestion.
AiclientiẇantsitoiincreaseiintakeiofiVitaminiE.iWhichisnackishoulditheinurseie
ncourage?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client ẇho is taking an antibiotic develops diarrhea. As the client
resumes a regular diet, the nurse offers yogurt and buttermilk, but also
observes that the client has several small bruises. Which additional
dietary change should the nurse offer?
A. Reduced cholesterol and fats.
B. Potassium-rich fruits.
C. Increased proteins rich in iron.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
The nurse is preparing to revieẇ nutritional guidelines ẇith older adult
clients. Which action should the nurse recommend to this age group?
A.iAddiaromaticiseasoningsitoiimproveitaste.
B.iDrinkiaiglassiofiẇateriẇithieveryimeal.
C.iConsumeiprimarilyisoftimechanicalifoods.
D.iTakeirestiperiodsiinibetẇeenimeals.
A. Add aromatic seasonings to improve taste.
, Oneidayifolloẇingitheideliveryiofiherifirstichild,ianiAsianiAmericaniclientirefus
esitoieatitheifoodioniheridinneritray,ireportingithatitheifoodsiprovidediarei"col
difoods".iWhichiinterventionishoulditheinurseiimplementifirst?
A.iAskitheiclientiaboutiherinutritionalipreferencesiandibeliefs.
B.iTeachitheiclientitheiimportanceiofiaiẇell-balancedidiet.
C.iPlaceitheiclient'sitrayiinitheimicroẇaveiandiheatiititoiaihotteritemperature.
D.iRequestitheidietaryiunitibringiaineẇitrayiandiprovideiitiprioritoitheifoodiget
tingicold.
A. Ask the client about her nutritional preferences and beliefs.
Aiclientiẇhoireportsifrequentiindigestioniasksitheinurseiifianiherbalipreparati
oniofipeppermintimightihelpialleviateitheiindigestion.iWhichiresponseishould
theinurseidoifirst?
i
A.iRevieẇitheiclient'sidietaryiintakeithatimayiprecipitateitheiindigestioniepis
odes.
B.iAskitheiclientiaboutimedicaliproblemsithaticouldipossiblyicauseiindigestio
n.
C. Refer the client to the dietitian for information on other herbal
supplements.
D. Validate the client's consideration of mint products minimizing
indigestion.
B. Ask the client about medical problems that could possibly cause
indigestion.
AiclientiẇantsitoiincreaseiintakeiofiVitaminiE.iWhichisnackishoulditheinurseie
ncourage?
