RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 A Graded A Questions And Answers Updated 2024

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 Clients who adhere to a kosher diet can eat dairy products combined with non-meat products at the same meal. NO meat and shellfish 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 A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who recently began a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the client has reached one of the goals of the DASH diet? - Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL Goal for DASH total cholesterol less than 200 mg/dL BG 70 - 130 Na 135 - 145 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 ½ to 1 pound per week." It is a healthy and attainable weight-loss goal. Setting realistic goals for weight loss is an important element of success. Trying to lose weight too quickly places clients at risk for nutritional deficiencies and inadequate energy, which can lead to frustration and defeat. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia? - Diaphoresis diaphoresis, irritability, and tremors are manifestations of hypoglycemia. Others are tachy, hunger Hyperglycemia signs are abd cramps, N, V, fruity odor, rapid shallow breathing A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck resection to treat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects? - Changes in the production of saliva A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following 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. A client who has mucositis should increase fluid intake to promote hydration and peristalsis. Avoid acidic food, glycerin based swabs, hot liquid A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and is prescribed an oral diet. The client asks the nurse why the TPN is being continued since he is now eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - "You should consume at least 60 percent of your calories orally before the parenteral nutrition can be discontinued." A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated blood pressure, headache, and is sweating. The client recently started taking an MAOI. The nurse should question the client regarding the consumption of which of the following foods? - Cheddar cheese Clients who take MAOIs should avoid the consumption of most types of cheese and other foods that contain high levels of tyramine, which can lead to hypertensive crisis. 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. Clients at risk for dumping syndrome better tolerate low-fiber grains that contain less than 2 g fiber per serving to slow gastric emptying. Avoid simple sugar, sugar alcohol, not sit up right (but preferably lie down after eating). No large meals but frequent small meals A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the guardian of a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? - "I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days." to mx for food allergies 1 to 2 teaspoons when trying solid food