Nutrition Hesi 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Nutrition Hesi 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is reviewing a patient’s nutritional assessment. Which finding indicates malnutrition? A. Normal muscle tone B. Unintentional weight loss C. Pink moist oral mucosa D. Stable energy levels Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when assisting a patient with dysphagia? A. Provide thin liquids with meals B. Offer small bites and thickened fluids C. Encourage rapid eating D. Place the patient flat in bed during meals Which laboratory value best reflects a patient’s protein status? A. Serum calcium B. Hemoglobin 2 C. Serum albumin D. Blood glucose A patient with severe burns is at risk for which nutritional imbalance? A. Low carbohydrate stores B. Increased protein needs C. Decreased fluid requirements D. Reduced calorie needs Which patient is most at risk for aspiration during feeding? A. A patient with an intact swallow reflex B. A patient with a recent stroke C. A patient who eats independently D. A patient on a soft diet Which nutrition intervention is priority for a patient receiving enteral tube feeding? A. Provide large bolus feedings quickly B. Elevate the head of the bed during feeding 3 C. Flush the tube only once daily D. Remove residuals after every feeding Which finding suggests the patient is tolerating parenteral nutrition well? A. Normal blood glucose levels B. Nausea after infusion C. Frequent diarrhea D. Abdominal distention A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) suddenly develops shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the nurse’s priority? A. Stop the infusion and notify the provider B. Increase the infusion rate C. Flush the line with saline D. Lower the head of the bed When monitoring a patient on long-term TPN, which complication is most concerning? A. Mild constipation 4 B. Infection at the catheter site C. Increased appetite D. Occasional thirst A nurse is assessing a patient with anorexia nervosa. Which finding is most concerning? A. Low self-esteem B. Refusal to eat sweets C. Severe electrolyte imbalance D. Exercise after meals Which dietary modification is most appropriate for a patient with chronic kidney disease? A. Limit protein intake B. Increase high-fat foods C. Increase sodium intake D. Encourage large fluid intake A patient with cirrhosis and ascites should follow which nutrition recommendation? A. Restrict sodium intake 5 B. Increase sodium intake