a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following
simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk? -correct answers
Lactose
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings through an NG
tube. The specific gravity of the client's urine is 1.035. which of the following actions should
the nurse take? -correct answers Provide more water with feedings
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of malnourishment -correct answers Dry, Brittle hair, Edema, Poor wound healing
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet? -correct
answers Wheat bread
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about dietary restrictions for a client who is
taking phenelzine to treat depression. The AP's selection of which of the following foods for
the client's lunch indicates an understanding of the teaching? -correct answers Chicken Salad
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who received chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? -correct answers Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted
white bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled
, chicken, a baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a
snack; and 2 servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner.
This client's diet is deficient in which of the following food groups? -correct answers Grains
A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-
intolerant. Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources
for this client? -correct answers Collard greens
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis and is dehydrated. Which of the
following characteristics places the infant at a higher risk of electrolyte imbalances compared
to an adult client? -correct answers Longer intestinal tract
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of
the following strategies should the nurse include to help prevent dumping syndrome? -correct
answers Eliminate simple sugars and sugar alcohols from the client's diet
A nurse is taching about a low-cholesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infarction.
Which of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -correct answers Chicken breast and corn on the cob
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for mouth cancer and reports a
dry mouth. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide? -
correct answers Use gravies or sauces to soften food
A provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practices Hinduism that she needs more
protein in her diet and suggests eating more meat. After the provider leaves the examination
room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which
of the following responses should the nurse make? -correct answers "lets discuss other foods
that are also high in protein that you could substitute for meat."
simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk? -correct answers
Lactose
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings through an NG
tube. The specific gravity of the client's urine is 1.035. which of the following actions should
the nurse take? -correct answers Provide more water with feedings
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of malnourishment -correct answers Dry, Brittle hair, Edema, Poor wound healing
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet? -correct
answers Wheat bread
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about dietary restrictions for a client who is
taking phenelzine to treat depression. The AP's selection of which of the following foods for
the client's lunch indicates an understanding of the teaching? -correct answers Chicken Salad
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who received chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? -correct answers Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted
white bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled
, chicken, a baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a
snack; and 2 servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner.
This client's diet is deficient in which of the following food groups? -correct answers Grains
A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-
intolerant. Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources
for this client? -correct answers Collard greens
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis and is dehydrated. Which of the
following characteristics places the infant at a higher risk of electrolyte imbalances compared
to an adult client? -correct answers Longer intestinal tract
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of
the following strategies should the nurse include to help prevent dumping syndrome? -correct
answers Eliminate simple sugars and sugar alcohols from the client's diet
A nurse is taching about a low-cholesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infarction.
Which of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -correct answers Chicken breast and corn on the cob
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for mouth cancer and reports a
dry mouth. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide? -
correct answers Use gravies or sauces to soften food
A provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practices Hinduism that she needs more
protein in her diet and suggests eating more meat. After the provider leaves the examination
room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which
of the following responses should the nurse make? -correct answers "lets discuss other foods
that are also high in protein that you could substitute for meat."
