HESI/Saunders Module 7: Basic Care and Comfort New Questions and Answers Verified 100%

HESI/Saunders Module 7: Basic Care and Comfort New Questions and Answers Verified 100% The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in sodium. Which menu selections by the client indicate to the nurse that the client understands what has been taught? Select all that apply. a. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes b. Boiled lobster with baked potato c. Grilled chicken with turnip greens d. Instant hot cereal with bacon e. Tomato soup with a ham sandwich a. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes c. Grilled chicken with turnip greens Rationale: Foods that are lower in sodium include fruits and vegetables, which do not contain physiologic saline. Fresh poultry and pastas are also low in sodium. Highly processed and refined foods and luncheon meats are high in sodium unless they are specifically labeled "low sodium." Saltwater fish and shellfish are higher in sodium. A nurse has provided dietary instructions to a client with a new diagnosis of gout. Which menu suggestions by the client indicate to the nurse that the client needs additional instruction? Select all that apply. a. Carrots b. Tapioca c. Scallops d. Broccoli e. Chicken liver c. Scallops e. Chicken Liver Rationale: Organ meats such as liver, as well as certain sea foods, including scallops, sardines, and herring, should be omitted from the diet of the client who with gout because of the high purine content. The foods identified in the other options contain negligible amounts of purines and may be consumed freely by the client with gout. A clear liquid diet has been prescribed for client who has just undergone surgery. Which foods should the nurse offer to the client? Select all that apply. a. Custard b. Apple juice c. Orange juice d. Chicken broth e. Orange gelatin f. Vanilla ice cream b. Apple juice d. Chicken broth e. Orange gelatin Rationale: A clear liquid diet consists of foods, such as apple juice, chicken broth, and gelatin, which are relatively transparent. Custard, orange juice, and vanilla ice cream are components of a full liquid diet.