Lutz's nutrition and diet therapy 8th
edition ch.8 Exam 2 prep- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse knows that babies are born with about 78% water. Which
of the following is true at 1 year of age?
-Water percentage drops to 46%
-Water percentage drops to 55%
-Water percentage drops to 60%
-Water percentage drops to 65% -
correct answer ✅-Water percentage drops to 65%
page 122
A nurse is teaching clients about fluid and balance distribution in
the body. Which statements by the clients indicate teaching is
successful?
-"About 80% of water needs come from fluid and 20% from foods."
-"About 50% of plasma is water and the other 50% blood
products."
-"About 46% of intracellular water is in the body of all adults."
-"About 40% of all transcellular fluid is secreted in the vascular
system." -
correct answer ✅-"About 80% of water needs come from fluid and
20% from foods."
, Lutz's nutrition and diet therapy 8th
edition ch.8 Exam 2 prep- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
page 122
A nurse is teaching clients about the importance of water balance.
Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of
maintaining daily hydration?
-"The proper amount of water required each day is difficult to
determine."
-"I must drink enough water until I don't want anything more to
drink."
-"Everyone must drink at least 13 glasses of water per day for
health."
-"Once my urine is yellow, then I know I have had enough water for
the day." -
correct answer ✅-"The proper amount of water required each day
is difficult to determine."
page 131
A nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with dehydration. The
client states, "I was fine until I worked out in the yard for a few
hours." What does the nurse suspect happened?
-Excessive perspiration
edition ch.8 Exam 2 prep- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse knows that babies are born with about 78% water. Which
of the following is true at 1 year of age?
-Water percentage drops to 46%
-Water percentage drops to 55%
-Water percentage drops to 60%
-Water percentage drops to 65% -
correct answer ✅-Water percentage drops to 65%
page 122
A nurse is teaching clients about fluid and balance distribution in
the body. Which statements by the clients indicate teaching is
successful?
-"About 80% of water needs come from fluid and 20% from foods."
-"About 50% of plasma is water and the other 50% blood
products."
-"About 46% of intracellular water is in the body of all adults."
-"About 40% of all transcellular fluid is secreted in the vascular
system." -
correct answer ✅-"About 80% of water needs come from fluid and
20% from foods."
, Lutz's nutrition and diet therapy 8th
edition ch.8 Exam 2 prep- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
page 122
A nurse is teaching clients about the importance of water balance.
Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of
maintaining daily hydration?
-"The proper amount of water required each day is difficult to
determine."
-"I must drink enough water until I don't want anything more to
drink."
-"Everyone must drink at least 13 glasses of water per day for
health."
-"Once my urine is yellow, then I know I have had enough water for
the day." -
correct answer ✅-"The proper amount of water required each day
is difficult to determine."
page 131
A nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with dehydration. The
client states, "I was fine until I worked out in the yard for a few
hours." What does the nurse suspect happened?
-Excessive perspiration
