Lutz Nutrition Chapter 21 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is caring for a client with cachexia. Which statement should
the nurse expect from the health-care provider?
1. This condition can be reversed by increased kilocalorie intake
alone.
2. This condition is a readily reversible disease process.
3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling the underlying
cancer.
4. It is characterized by replacement of lean muscle mass with
adipose tissue. -
correct answer ✅3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling
the underlying cancer.
A nurse is caring for a client with mouth ulcers. In teaching the
client about how to increase oral intake, the nurse emphasizes
which of the following?
1. Alternate between spicy and smooth textures
2. Consume cool foods with a smooth texture
3. Consume warm liquids with meals
4. Use of alcohol-based mouthwash -
correct answer ✅2. Consume cool foods with a smooth texture
, Lutz Nutrition Chapter 21 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is planning interventions to increase oral intake for a client
with cancer and anorexia. The nurse knows to include which of the
following?
1. Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
2. Keep scheduled, regimented meal times
3. Offer three meals daily
4. Offer cool foods with a smooth texture -
correct answer ✅1. Offer small amounts of nutritional
supplements hourly
A nurse is teaching a client about dietary changes that may help to
reduce the risk of cancer. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is accurate?
1. Drink red wine daily and utilize the DASH diet.
2. Drink white wine daily and limit salt intake.
3. Walk 30 minutes for each serving of red meat consumed.
4. Limit alcohol and red and processed meat. -
correct answer ✅4. Limit alcohol and red and processed meat.
A client is admitted to the oncology unit for a low white blood
count. When discussing dietary considerations with the client, a
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is caring for a client with cachexia. Which statement should
the nurse expect from the health-care provider?
1. This condition can be reversed by increased kilocalorie intake
alone.
2. This condition is a readily reversible disease process.
3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling the underlying
cancer.
4. It is characterized by replacement of lean muscle mass with
adipose tissue. -
correct answer ✅3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling
the underlying cancer.
A nurse is caring for a client with mouth ulcers. In teaching the
client about how to increase oral intake, the nurse emphasizes
which of the following?
1. Alternate between spicy and smooth textures
2. Consume cool foods with a smooth texture
3. Consume warm liquids with meals
4. Use of alcohol-based mouthwash -
correct answer ✅2. Consume cool foods with a smooth texture
, Lutz Nutrition Chapter 21 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is planning interventions to increase oral intake for a client
with cancer and anorexia. The nurse knows to include which of the
following?
1. Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
2. Keep scheduled, regimented meal times
3. Offer three meals daily
4. Offer cool foods with a smooth texture -
correct answer ✅1. Offer small amounts of nutritional
supplements hourly
A nurse is teaching a client about dietary changes that may help to
reduce the risk of cancer. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is accurate?
1. Drink red wine daily and utilize the DASH diet.
2. Drink white wine daily and limit salt intake.
3. Walk 30 minutes for each serving of red meat consumed.
4. Limit alcohol and red and processed meat. -
correct answer ✅4. Limit alcohol and red and processed meat.
A client is admitted to the oncology unit for a low white blood
count. When discussing dietary considerations with the client, a
