NURS 209 Exam 3 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a 1 year old child. Which of these statements represents accurate information for this age group? A. It is important to maintain adequate fat and calorie intake. B. The recommended dietary allowances for an infant are the same as for an adolescent. C. At this age the baby's growth is minimal so caloric requirements are decreased. D. The baby should be placed on skim milk to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease when older. - A. It is important to maintain adequate fat and calorie intake. A mother and her 13 year old daughter express their concern related to the daughter's recent weight gain and increase in appetite. Which of these statements represents information the nurse should discuss with them? A. It is necessary to diet and exercise at this age. B. Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium. C. Teenagers who have a weight problem should not be allowed to snack. D. A low-calorie diet is important to prevent the accumulation of fat. - B. Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium. A patient is asked to indicate on a form how many times he eats a specific food. This would describe which of these methods for obtaining dietary information? A. Food diary B. Calorie count C. 24 hour recall D. Food frequency questionnaire - D. Food frequency questionnaire A patient tells the nurse that his food just doesn't have any taste anymore. The nurse's best response would be: A. "That must be really frustrating." B. "When did you first notice this change?" C. "My food doesn't always have a lot of taste either."D. "Sometimes that happens but your taste will come back." - B. "When did you first notice this change?" The nurse is reviewing the nutritional assessment of an 82 year old patient. Which of these factors is most likely to affect the nutritional status of an elderly person? A. Increase in taste and smell B. Living alone on a fixed income C. Change in cardiovascular status D. Increase in gastrointestinal motility and absorption - B. Living alone on a fixed income When considering a nutritional assessment, the nurse is aware that the most common anthropometric measurements include: A. height and weight.