Nutrition Hesi 1 Questions with Correct Solutions Rated A+

2 - The nurse is taking care of a client with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites. Which lunch is the best choice for a client with this disorder? 1 Ham sandwich with cheese, whole milk, and potato chips 2 Penne pasta, spinach, banana, and decaffeinated iced tea 3 Baked lasagna with sausage, salad, and milkshake 4 Hamburger, french fries, and cola 1 - The parents of a 6-month-old ask a nurse how to introduce their infant to pureed foods. How should the nurse respond? 1 "Introduce one food at a time every 4 to 7 days." 2 "Mix the pureed food with the formula two or three times a day." 3 "Try to maintain the formula intake regardless of solid food intake." 4 "Offer pureed foods by spoon after the bottle of formula is finished." 4 - What is the required average daily intake of calories in preschoolers? 1 400 2 700 3 1,000 4 1,800 3 - The nurse assesses a client for the development of pernicious anemia after reviewing the client's history. Which condition did the nurse most likely find in the history? 1 Acute gastritis 2 Diabetes mellitus 3 Partial gastrectomy 4 Unhealthy dietary habits 4 - When assessing the characteristics of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa, how does the nurse expect to describe the adolescent? 1 Manic 2 Rebellious 3 Hypoactive 4 Perfectionistic 2 - A client was admitted with full-thickness burns 2 weeks ago. Since admission, the client has lost an average of 1 lb (0.5 kg) of weight each day. Which action will the nurse most likely take based upon the adjusted dietary plan? 1 Provide low-sodium milk. 2 Provide high-protein drinks. 3 Provide foods that are low in potassium. 4 Provide 10% more calories in the form of fats. 1 year old (The use of whole cow's milk, 2% cow's milk, or alternate milk products before the age of 12 months is not recommended) - What would the nurse explain is the recommended age when a child can start having whole cow's milk? Record your answer using a whole number. _____ year(s) old 3 - A nurse instructs a client with viral hepatitis about the type of diet that should be ingested. Which lunch selected by the client indicates understanding about dietary principles associated with this diagnosis? 1 Turkey salad, french fries, sherbet 2 Cottage cheese, mixed fruit salad, milkshake 3 Salad, sliced chicken sandwich, gelatin dessert 4 Cheeseburger, tortilla chips, chocolate pudding 1 - A client describes abdominal discomfort following ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a genetic deficiency, should the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? 1 Lactase 2 Sucrase 3 Maltase 4 Amylase 4 - During change of shift report the night nurse indicates that a client cannot tolerate the prescribed intermittent tube feedings. Which action should the receiving nurse take first? 1 Suggest that an antiemetic be prescribed 2 Change the feeding schedule to omit nights 3 Request that the type of solution be changed 4 Gather more data from the night nurse about the technique used