HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - ANSWER-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin A1c. The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of B12 after undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client include in the diet. - ANSWERCheese, eggs, and fish. The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be added to the client's dietto aide in wound healing? - ANSWER-Meats and shellfish The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should the PN evaluate for a higher caloric diet? - ANSWER-A client with bacterial pneum