Nr228 Questions & Answers 100% Correct

If a physician orders a "diet as tolerated" for a patient, the nurse should: - ANSWERSEncourage the patient to normalize the diet as his or her appetite and symptoms allow. When will a clear liquid diet would be most appropriate? - ANSWERSA patient who has had major surgery within the past 18 hours To determine the nutritional adequacy of a tube feeding - ANSWERSAnthropometric, biochemical and clinical indexes should be assessed weekly. A homeless man is brought into the emergency room with muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and tachycardia. He has alcohol on his breath. He may be suffering from a deficiency of: - ANSWERSThiamin In a condition where there are low levels of niacin and low intake of animal protein, the population has a high risk for developing: - ANSWERSPellagra Vitamin K deficiency could be a problem in someone who: - ANSWERSUses antibiotics for several months If nutrition screening identifies a patient as being at high nutrition risk, the next step in their care would be nutrition: - ANSWERSAssessment by a registered dietitian A nurse is teaching a group of adults about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following amounts as an appropriate daily intake of fiber for adult women? - ANSWERS20 to 35 g A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following as the recommended amount of vegetables servings per day? - ANSWERS2 ½ cups A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan? - ANSWERSSpinach and Beef A nurse working for a home health agency is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to address? - ANSWERSDysphagia A