NURS 240 Ultimate Exam | Questions and Answers | Verified
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1. If a toddler's mother insists on giving her child whole grapes and nuts as
snacks, what advice should a healthcare provider give regarding these foods?
These foods are suitable for toddlers if they are cut in half.
These foods should be avoided due to choking risks.
These foods are healthy and should be encouraged.
These foods can be given in unlimited amounts.
2. If a postpartum client continues to decrease protein-rich foods in her diet,
what potential health issue might arise?
Improved digestion.
Decreased awareness of dietary needs.
Increased energy levels.
Nutritional deficiencies affecting milk quality.
3. Why is it important to modify the diet of a lactose intolerant client during
recovery from surgery?
Lactose intolerance does not affect diet progression after surgery.
It is important to modify the diet to prevent gastrointestinal
discomfort and ensure proper nutrition, as a full liquid diet often
includes milk products that can cause issues for lactose intolerant
individuals.
The client should only focus on solid foods during recovery.
The client needs to consume more calories regardless of their
intolerance.
,4. Discuss why polypharmacy is considered a significant risk factor for
nutritional deficiencies in older adults.
Polypharmacy is beneficial as it ensures all nutritional needs are met.
Polypharmacy only affects younger populations.
Polypharmacy can lead to nutritional deficiencies due to drug-
nutrient interactions and the potential for medications to affect
appetite and absorption.
Polypharmacy has no impact on nutritional status in older adults.
5. If a mother insists on adding extra water to her infant's formula, what
potential health issue could arise from this practice?
Enhanced flavor of the formula.
Increased weight gain in the infant.
Nutritional deficiencies in the infant.
Improved hydration for the infant.
6. The community nurse is teaching a group of adolescent mothers about
snacks to include in their toddler's diets. Which would be most appropriate
for the nurse to recommend?
Hamburgers, fries, and pizza
Hot dogs, peanuts, and carrot sticks - Choking hazard
Six servings of fruit juice and milk - Risk for obesity; it is not good for
them to take in that much juice
Yogurt, cheese, and bread with peanut butter if no known allergies
, 7. When preparing nutritional instruction, which of the following pregnant
clients would the nurse consider highest priority?
34-year-old G4 P3
15-year-old G1 P0
30-year-old G1 P0
23-year-old G2 P1
8. Why is it important to include irrigation fluid in the total intake and output
(I&O) calculations for a client on enteral feedings?
Irrigation fluid is only important for clients not receiving enteral
feedings.
Including irrigation fluid in I&O calculations ensures accurate
monitoring of the client's fluid balance.
Irrigation fluid can be ignored in I&O calculations.
Irrigation fluid is not necessary for clients on enteral feedings.
9. What is a key factor that can indicate a pregnant client is at risk for nutritional
alterations?
Health conditions such as anemia or obesity
Geographic location of the client
Age of the client
Number of previous pregnancies
10. A patient who is receiving Peptamen formula through a feeding tube
experiences diarrhea. Which action should the nurse implement first to
decrease the frequency of the patient's bowel movements?
Solutions with rationales | 2026 Edition | Pass Guaranteed
1. If a toddler's mother insists on giving her child whole grapes and nuts as
snacks, what advice should a healthcare provider give regarding these foods?
These foods are suitable for toddlers if they are cut in half.
These foods should be avoided due to choking risks.
These foods are healthy and should be encouraged.
These foods can be given in unlimited amounts.
2. If a postpartum client continues to decrease protein-rich foods in her diet,
what potential health issue might arise?
Improved digestion.
Decreased awareness of dietary needs.
Increased energy levels.
Nutritional deficiencies affecting milk quality.
3. Why is it important to modify the diet of a lactose intolerant client during
recovery from surgery?
Lactose intolerance does not affect diet progression after surgery.
It is important to modify the diet to prevent gastrointestinal
discomfort and ensure proper nutrition, as a full liquid diet often
includes milk products that can cause issues for lactose intolerant
individuals.
The client should only focus on solid foods during recovery.
The client needs to consume more calories regardless of their
intolerance.
,4. Discuss why polypharmacy is considered a significant risk factor for
nutritional deficiencies in older adults.
Polypharmacy is beneficial as it ensures all nutritional needs are met.
Polypharmacy only affects younger populations.
Polypharmacy can lead to nutritional deficiencies due to drug-
nutrient interactions and the potential for medications to affect
appetite and absorption.
Polypharmacy has no impact on nutritional status in older adults.
5. If a mother insists on adding extra water to her infant's formula, what
potential health issue could arise from this practice?
Enhanced flavor of the formula.
Increased weight gain in the infant.
Nutritional deficiencies in the infant.
Improved hydration for the infant.
6. The community nurse is teaching a group of adolescent mothers about
snacks to include in their toddler's diets. Which would be most appropriate
for the nurse to recommend?
Hamburgers, fries, and pizza
Hot dogs, peanuts, and carrot sticks - Choking hazard
Six servings of fruit juice and milk - Risk for obesity; it is not good for
them to take in that much juice
Yogurt, cheese, and bread with peanut butter if no known allergies
, 7. When preparing nutritional instruction, which of the following pregnant
clients would the nurse consider highest priority?
34-year-old G4 P3
15-year-old G1 P0
30-year-old G1 P0
23-year-old G2 P1
8. Why is it important to include irrigation fluid in the total intake and output
(I&O) calculations for a client on enteral feedings?
Irrigation fluid is only important for clients not receiving enteral
feedings.
Including irrigation fluid in I&O calculations ensures accurate
monitoring of the client's fluid balance.
Irrigation fluid can be ignored in I&O calculations.
Irrigation fluid is not necessary for clients on enteral feedings.
9. What is a key factor that can indicate a pregnant client is at risk for nutritional
alterations?
Health conditions such as anemia or obesity
Geographic location of the client
Age of the client
Number of previous pregnancies
10. A patient who is receiving Peptamen formula through a feeding tube
experiences diarrhea. Which action should the nurse implement first to
decrease the frequency of the patient's bowel movements?
