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Essential Nutrition Insights for Nurses: Intake, Diet, and Care 2025-
2026
A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output for an 8 hr shift. The clients
intake included 1000 ml 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution, one 6-oz cup of coffee,
6 oz of water, one 180-ML bowl of soup, 3 oz flavored gelatin, and 3 oz of ice
cream. How many ml should the nurse document as the client's total intake for
the shift?
1720 ml
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse indicate as a good source of iron?
A. White bread
B. Eggs
C. Citrus Fruit
D. Chocolate
B- Eggs
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet
after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects
the client's understanding of these dietary restrictions?
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A. Liver
B. Milk
C. Beans D. Eggs
C- Beans
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is formula fed. The newborn takes 0.5 oz of
formula at 0800, 1 oz at 1100, 0.5 oz at 1300, 0.5 oz at 1600, and 0.5 oz at 1830.
How many ml of formula should the nurse record as the client's intake for the
shift?
90 ml
3 x 30 = 90
A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A.
"You should limit your iron intake during the first trimester."
B. "You should increase your folic acid intake during your pregnancy."
C. " You should stop taking your prenatal vitamin if you experience nausea."
D. "You should increase your daily calorie intake by 750 calories."
B- "You should increase your folic acid intake during your pregnancy."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 14-month-old child about safe
food choices. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Raw carrots
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C. Popcorn
D. Watermelon with seeds
A- Mashed potatoes
A nurse is calculating a client's fluid intake over the past 8 hr. The client had one 8
oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client's water pitcher had
800 ml and 200 ml remain. The client also had IV fluids infusing at 40 ml/hr via an
IV pump. How many ml should the nurse document as the client's total intake for
the shift?
1610 ml
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a client about the need to follow a
low potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the
client to avoid? (Select all that apply)
A. Butter
B. Pears
C. Yogurt
D. Cabbage
E. Orange Juice
C- Yogurt
E- Orange Juice
A nurse is collecting data about the fluid status of four clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
A. A client who has NPO status since midnight for an endoscopy
B. A client who has heart failure and is receiving diuretic therapy
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C. A client who has end stage kidney disease who will undergo dialysis
D. A client who has gastroenteritis and is receiving oral fluids
D- A client who has gastroenteritis and is receiving oral fluids
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes and is overweight. The
client tells the nurse that she wants to start and exercise program. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Determine the clients usual pattern of activity.
B. Assist the client to develop a healthy eating plan.
C. Encourage the client to join a support group.
D. Provide the client with a list of signs and symptoms to report to the provider.
A- Determine the client's usual pattern of activity.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery.
The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the following items
should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray?
A. Lemon sherbet
B. Plain yogurt
C. Cranberry juice
D. Carrot juice
C- Cranberry juice
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a client who has received treatment for kidney
stones. The nurse should remind the client to increase intake of which of the
following? A. Tea
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Essential Nutrition Insights for Nurses: Intake, Diet, and Care 2025-
2026
A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output for an 8 hr shift. The clients
intake included 1000 ml 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution, one 6-oz cup of coffee,
6 oz of water, one 180-ML bowl of soup, 3 oz flavored gelatin, and 3 oz of ice
cream. How many ml should the nurse document as the client's total intake for
the shift?
1720 ml
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse indicate as a good source of iron?
A. White bread
B. Eggs
C. Citrus Fruit
D. Chocolate
B- Eggs
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet
after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects
the client's understanding of these dietary restrictions?
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A. Liver
B. Milk
C. Beans D. Eggs
C- Beans
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is formula fed. The newborn takes 0.5 oz of
formula at 0800, 1 oz at 1100, 0.5 oz at 1300, 0.5 oz at 1600, and 0.5 oz at 1830.
How many ml of formula should the nurse record as the client's intake for the
shift?
90 ml
3 x 30 = 90
A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A.
"You should limit your iron intake during the first trimester."
B. "You should increase your folic acid intake during your pregnancy."
C. " You should stop taking your prenatal vitamin if you experience nausea."
D. "You should increase your daily calorie intake by 750 calories."
B- "You should increase your folic acid intake during your pregnancy."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 14-month-old child about safe
food choices. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Raw carrots
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C. Popcorn
D. Watermelon with seeds
A- Mashed potatoes
A nurse is calculating a client's fluid intake over the past 8 hr. The client had one 8
oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client's water pitcher had
800 ml and 200 ml remain. The client also had IV fluids infusing at 40 ml/hr via an
IV pump. How many ml should the nurse document as the client's total intake for
the shift?
1610 ml
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a client about the need to follow a
low potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the
client to avoid? (Select all that apply)
A. Butter
B. Pears
C. Yogurt
D. Cabbage
E. Orange Juice
C- Yogurt
E- Orange Juice
A nurse is collecting data about the fluid status of four clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
A. A client who has NPO status since midnight for an endoscopy
B. A client who has heart failure and is receiving diuretic therapy
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C. A client who has end stage kidney disease who will undergo dialysis
D. A client who has gastroenteritis and is receiving oral fluids
D- A client who has gastroenteritis and is receiving oral fluids
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes and is overweight. The
client tells the nurse that she wants to start and exercise program. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Determine the clients usual pattern of activity.
B. Assist the client to develop a healthy eating plan.
C. Encourage the client to join a support group.
D. Provide the client with a list of signs and symptoms to report to the provider.
A- Determine the client's usual pattern of activity.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery.
The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the following items
should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray?
A. Lemon sherbet
B. Plain yogurt
C. Cranberry juice
D. Carrot juice
C- Cranberry juice
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a client who has received treatment for kidney
stones. The nurse should remind the client to increase intake of which of the
following? A. Tea
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