RNSG MISC Ch 36 Nutrition questions and answers 100% accuracy.

1. A nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a 35-year-old male patient who is extremely obese. The patient’s height is 5′6″ and his current weight is 325 lb. What would the nurse document as his BMI? a. 50.5 b. 52.4 c. 54.5 d. 55.2 2. A nurse is evaluating a patient following the administration of an enteral feeding. Which findings are normal and are criteria that indicate patient tolerance to the feeding? Select all that apply. a. Absence of nausea, vomiting b. Weight gain c. Bowel sounds within normal range d. Large amount of gastric residue e. Absence of diarrhea and constipation f. Slight abdominal pain and distention Criteria to consider when evaluating patient feeding tolerance include: absence of nausea, vomiting, minimal or no gastric residual, absence of diarrhea and constipation, absence of abdominal pain and distention, presence of bowel sounds within normal limits. 3. A nurse is feeding an older adult patient who has dementia. Which intervention should the nurse perform to facilitate this process? a. Stroke the underside of the patient’s chin to promote swallowing. b. Serve meals in different places and at different times. c. Offer a whole tray of various foods to choose from. d. Avoid between-meal snacks to ensure hunger at mealtime. To feed a patient with dementia, the nurse should stroke the underside of the patient’s chin to promote swallowing, serve meals in the same place and at the same time, provide one food item at a time since a whole tray may be overwhelming, and provide between-meal snacks that are easy to consume using the hands. 4. A patient who has COPD is refusing to eat. Which intervention would be most helpful in stimulating appetite in this patient? a. Administering pain medication after meals. b. Encouraging food from home when possible. c. Scheduling his respiratory therapy before each meal. d. Reinforcing the importance of his eating exactly what is delivered to him.