HESI Nutrition Test Questions and Answers, A+

The PN is reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of a 6 month old baby boy diagnosed with PKU phenylketonuria. What should the PN direct the patients to eliminate from his diet? - Chicken and fish The PN obtains the assistance of an interpreter when caing for a primiparous client from mexico who speaks very little English and delivered a full term neonate yesterday. When informing the postpartum dietary plan of care for the client, what should the PN tell the interpreter to encourage her to include in her diet? select all that apply. - Red meats, leafy greens, fresh fruits The practical nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's diet? - Peanut butter The PN is preparing a client for surgery. Which criteria should the PN use to determine a client's nutritional status before the procedure? - Subjective global assessment the PN is caring for a patient who was recently dx with DM II. What information is most important with the client about life-style changes? - Portion controlled healthy diet selections