NURS 235 Nutrition exam Questions With Accurate
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1. What nursing diagnosis is indicated for a patient with a BMI of 18?
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition
Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
2. Which of the following findings indicates a patient is tolerating enteral
feeding?
Frequent abdominal cramps
Absence of nausea, vomiting
Increased gastric residue
Persistent diarrhea
3. A nurse is calculating the BMI of a 35-year-old male patient who is extremely
obese. The patient's height is 5 feet 6 inches and his current weight is 325
pounds. What would the nurse document as his BMI?
50.5
52.4
55.2
54.5
4. What daily medications does the 43-year-old patient take that may require
surgery postponement?
, Vegan supplements
Ginkgo Biloba and aspirin
Nutritional drinks
Breast milk
5. Why is it important for the nurse to remove the food tray when a patient
reports feeling nauseated?
It encourages the patient to eat more by eliminating distractions.
Removing the food tray prevents further discomfort and allows the
patient to focus on recovery.
It allows the nurse to prepare a different meal immediately.
It ensures the patient does not waste food.
6. Describe the significance of a BMI of 18 in relation to nutritional status and
nursing diagnoses.
A BMI of 18 suggests the patient is at risk for obesity, leading to
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements.
A BMI of 18 indicates underweight status, suggesting the nursing
diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements is
appropriate.
A BMI of 18 means the patient has adequate nutrition, thus no nursing
diagnosis is necessary.
A BMI of 18 is considered healthy, indicating Readiness for Enhanced
Nutrition.
7. What is a recommended intervention to stimulate appetite in patients with
COPD?
, Scheduling his respiratory therapy before each meal
Administering pain medication after meals
Encouraging food from home when possible
Reinforcing the importance of his eating exactly what is delivered to
him
8. Which of the following patients is most appropriate candidate for parenteral
nutrition?
58yo male who is recovering from a CABG procedure
a critically ill 68yo female admitted to the ICU 2 days ago
a patient diagnosed with pancreatitis and intestinal bowel
obstruction
well-nourished 28yo male with femur fractures from a motor vehicle
accident
9. A nurse is feeding elderly pt who has dementia. Which intervention should
nurse use to facilitate this process?
Serve meals in diff places at diff times
Offer whole tray of various foods to choose from
Avoid btwn-meal snacks to ensure hunger at meal time
Stroke underside of pt's chin to promote swallowing
10. If the surgeon decides to proceed with surgery on the 43-year-old patient,
what preoperative intervention should the nurse prioritize to minimize risks?
Ensure the patient is well-hydrated before surgery.
Provide the patient with vegan meal options post-surgery.
Answers 100% Guarantee Pass 2026/2027
1. What nursing diagnosis is indicated for a patient with a BMI of 18?
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition
Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
2. Which of the following findings indicates a patient is tolerating enteral
feeding?
Frequent abdominal cramps
Absence of nausea, vomiting
Increased gastric residue
Persistent diarrhea
3. A nurse is calculating the BMI of a 35-year-old male patient who is extremely
obese. The patient's height is 5 feet 6 inches and his current weight is 325
pounds. What would the nurse document as his BMI?
50.5
52.4
55.2
54.5
4. What daily medications does the 43-year-old patient take that may require
surgery postponement?
, Vegan supplements
Ginkgo Biloba and aspirin
Nutritional drinks
Breast milk
5. Why is it important for the nurse to remove the food tray when a patient
reports feeling nauseated?
It encourages the patient to eat more by eliminating distractions.
Removing the food tray prevents further discomfort and allows the
patient to focus on recovery.
It allows the nurse to prepare a different meal immediately.
It ensures the patient does not waste food.
6. Describe the significance of a BMI of 18 in relation to nutritional status and
nursing diagnoses.
A BMI of 18 suggests the patient is at risk for obesity, leading to
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements.
A BMI of 18 indicates underweight status, suggesting the nursing
diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements is
appropriate.
A BMI of 18 means the patient has adequate nutrition, thus no nursing
diagnosis is necessary.
A BMI of 18 is considered healthy, indicating Readiness for Enhanced
Nutrition.
7. What is a recommended intervention to stimulate appetite in patients with
COPD?
, Scheduling his respiratory therapy before each meal
Administering pain medication after meals
Encouraging food from home when possible
Reinforcing the importance of his eating exactly what is delivered to
him
8. Which of the following patients is most appropriate candidate for parenteral
nutrition?
58yo male who is recovering from a CABG procedure
a critically ill 68yo female admitted to the ICU 2 days ago
a patient diagnosed with pancreatitis and intestinal bowel
obstruction
well-nourished 28yo male with femur fractures from a motor vehicle
accident
9. A nurse is feeding elderly pt who has dementia. Which intervention should
nurse use to facilitate this process?
Serve meals in diff places at diff times
Offer whole tray of various foods to choose from
Avoid btwn-meal snacks to ensure hunger at meal time
Stroke underside of pt's chin to promote swallowing
10. If the surgeon decides to proceed with surgery on the 43-year-old patient,
what preoperative intervention should the nurse prioritize to minimize risks?
Ensure the patient is well-hydrated before surgery.
Provide the patient with vegan meal options post-surgery.
