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HESI Nutrition Test Bank 2026 Newest Actual Exam
With Verified Question & 100% Correct
Answers||Brand New!!!!
Which of these findings do you suspect has had the most
negative impact on a patient's nutritional status?
A. Osteoarthritis in his wrists and hands
B. Allergy to wheat
C. History of GERD
D. Lactose intolerance - ANSWER-A. Osteoarthritis in his
wrists and hands
Osteoarthritis results in painful and limited movement in
the hands and fingers, impairing the patient's ability both
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to prepare and to eat food. This could likely result in a diet
that does not support a healthy nutritional status.
Eliminating products that contain wheat and lactose still
allows a wide variety of good nutritional choices that
support a healthy nutritional status. Proper planning and
food shopping can eliminate any negative effects an
allergy may have on the patient's diet.
Patients who have GERD learn adaptive behavior, such as
remaining upright after meals, not eating too soon before
bedtime, and avoiding foods that cause the most distress.
Medications that reduce the symptoms of GERD also help.
There is no need for impaired nutrition due to this
condition.
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A client's psychosocial history may shed light on factors
that influence intake, nutritional requirements, or nutrition
counseling. Some of these factors include depression,
eating disorders, language barriers, and impaired intake
related to culture. Even though it is Ramadan and Mrs. M
fasts until sunset, living in a Muslim culture does not mean
that she is malnourished. The fact that her hair is dry and
dull is only one sign or symptom of malnutrition, and it is
NOT part of the psychosocial assessment nutritional
screening.
A nursing student is taking a course in geriatric nursing,
and the subject for today is altered nutritional status. The
instructor lectures about older adults not eating in a
healthy manner due to factors such as limited income,
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inability to prepare cooked meals, or inability to shop due
to lack of transportation. What factor in the physical
assessment would indicate to the nurse that the older
adult client might be malnourished?
A) Inability to talk normally
B) Poor wound healing
C) Enlarged liver with non-palpable spleen
D) Edematous hands and forearms - ANSWER-B) Poor
wound healing
Physical symptoms may suggest malnutrition; however,
they cannot be considered diagnostic. Edema of the lower
extremities is a better indicator versus the hands and
HESI Nutrition Test Bank 2026 Newest Actual Exam
With Verified Question & 100% Correct
Answers||Brand New!!!!
Which of these findings do you suspect has had the most
negative impact on a patient's nutritional status?
A. Osteoarthritis in his wrists and hands
B. Allergy to wheat
C. History of GERD
D. Lactose intolerance - ANSWER-A. Osteoarthritis in his
wrists and hands
Osteoarthritis results in painful and limited movement in
the hands and fingers, impairing the patient's ability both
,2|Page
to prepare and to eat food. This could likely result in a diet
that does not support a healthy nutritional status.
Eliminating products that contain wheat and lactose still
allows a wide variety of good nutritional choices that
support a healthy nutritional status. Proper planning and
food shopping can eliminate any negative effects an
allergy may have on the patient's diet.
Patients who have GERD learn adaptive behavior, such as
remaining upright after meals, not eating too soon before
bedtime, and avoiding foods that cause the most distress.
Medications that reduce the symptoms of GERD also help.
There is no need for impaired nutrition due to this
condition.
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A client's psychosocial history may shed light on factors
that influence intake, nutritional requirements, or nutrition
counseling. Some of these factors include depression,
eating disorders, language barriers, and impaired intake
related to culture. Even though it is Ramadan and Mrs. M
fasts until sunset, living in a Muslim culture does not mean
that she is malnourished. The fact that her hair is dry and
dull is only one sign or symptom of malnutrition, and it is
NOT part of the psychosocial assessment nutritional
screening.
A nursing student is taking a course in geriatric nursing,
and the subject for today is altered nutritional status. The
instructor lectures about older adults not eating in a
healthy manner due to factors such as limited income,
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inability to prepare cooked meals, or inability to shop due
to lack of transportation. What factor in the physical
assessment would indicate to the nurse that the older
adult client might be malnourished?
A) Inability to talk normally
B) Poor wound healing
C) Enlarged liver with non-palpable spleen
D) Edematous hands and forearms - ANSWER-B) Poor
wound healing
Physical symptoms may suggest malnutrition; however,
they cannot be considered diagnostic. Edema of the lower
extremities is a better indicator versus the hands and
