NR228 Nutrition Questions With Complete Solutions

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? correct answer: Cardiovascular disease A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions regarding weight management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass index level? Select all that apply correct answer: A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31 A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29 A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16 A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32 A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? correct answer: Albumin A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? correct answer: Protein A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? correct answer: Fish A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? correct answer: 1 cup milk A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? correct answer: Rice, potatoes, and oranges