HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam with correct responses

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with
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type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the PN
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to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - correct answer -✔Portion-
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controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
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The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic
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journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN
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review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management for type 1
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diabetes mellitus (DM)? - correct answer -✔Hemoglobin A1c.
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The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of B12 after
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undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN recommend
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that the client include in the diet. - correct answer -✔Cheese, eggs, and fish.
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The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III pressure
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ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be added to the client's
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dietto aide in wound healing? - correct answer -✔Meats and shellfish
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The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living
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community. After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should
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the PN evaluate for a higher caloric diet? - correct answer -✔A client with
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bacterial pneumonia.
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, The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client who has
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dementia make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living community. Which
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main course selections should the PN suggest that are suitable for a kosher
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diet? - correct answer -✔Lamb chops with mint jelly.
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The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of low-sodium
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menu selections. Which food items listed by the client confirm appropriate
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choices? (select all that apply.) - correct answer -✔A. White rice with steamed
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vegetables.
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B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
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A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for suggestions
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about different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D. Which
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foods should the PN suggest? - correct answer -✔Fortified soy products.
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The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence
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with a female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will
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benefit the client? - correct answer -✔Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
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The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary recommendations with the
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client who had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome.
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Which statement by the client indicates that the recommendations were
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understood? - correct answer -✔Fluids should be limited to eight ounces with
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meals.
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The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the family that are
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recommended for an older client who recently had a total colectomy and
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colostomy. Which food item should the PN discuss about including in the
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client's postoperative diet? - correct answer -✔Chicken noodle soup.
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