HESI Nutrition - D440 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client asks why protein is important in their diet. What should the nurse respond?
✔✔Protein is essential for growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production
Which vitamin is necessary for blood clotting?
✔✔Vitamin K
A patient with iron-deficiency anemia asks which foods to include. What should the nurse
suggest?
✔✔Lean red meats, beans, and fortified cereals
Which mineral helps maintain healthy bones and teeth?
✔✔Calcium
A client asks why they should consume fiber. What is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔Fiber promotes bowel regularity and supports digestive health
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,Which vitamin deficiency can cause scurvy?
✔✔Vitamin C
Which nutrient is essential for thyroid function?
✔✔Iodine
A client asks which fats are considered heart-healthy. What should the nurse teach?
✔✔Unsaturated fats such as olive oil and avocados
Which vitamin is water-soluble and must be consumed daily?
✔✔Vitamin C
A patient wants to know which foods are high in potassium. What should the nurse recommend?
✔✔Bananas, sweet potatoes, and spinach
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to rickets in children?
✔✔Vitamin D
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,A client asks why hydration is important. What is the nurse’s response?
✔✔Water regulates body temperature and supports cellular functions
Which macronutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy?
✔✔Fat
A patient with high cholesterol asks which foods to avoid. What should the nurse suggest?
✔✔Trans fats and saturated fats
Which nutrient is important for red blood cell formation?
✔✔Iron
Which dietary component should be limited to reduce the risk of hypertension?
✔✔Sodium
A client asks which foods are rich in antioxidants. What is the nurse’s response?
✔✔Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene
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, Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?
✔✔Iron
A patient asks which foods are complete protein sources. What should the nurse suggest?
✔✔Eggs, dairy products, and soy
Which vitamin is fat-soluble and stored in the liver?
✔✔Vitamin A
Which nutrient is important for nerve function and fluid balance?
✔✔Sodium
A client wants to know how to increase dietary calcium without dairy. What should the nurse
recommend?
✔✔Leafy green vegetables, fortified plant-based milk, and tofu
Which vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client asks why protein is important in their diet. What should the nurse respond?
✔✔Protein is essential for growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production
Which vitamin is necessary for blood clotting?
✔✔Vitamin K
A patient with iron-deficiency anemia asks which foods to include. What should the nurse
suggest?
✔✔Lean red meats, beans, and fortified cereals
Which mineral helps maintain healthy bones and teeth?
✔✔Calcium
A client asks why they should consume fiber. What is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔Fiber promotes bowel regularity and supports digestive health
1
,Which vitamin deficiency can cause scurvy?
✔✔Vitamin C
Which nutrient is essential for thyroid function?
✔✔Iodine
A client asks which fats are considered heart-healthy. What should the nurse teach?
✔✔Unsaturated fats such as olive oil and avocados
Which vitamin is water-soluble and must be consumed daily?
✔✔Vitamin C
A patient wants to know which foods are high in potassium. What should the nurse recommend?
✔✔Bananas, sweet potatoes, and spinach
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to rickets in children?
✔✔Vitamin D
2
,A client asks why hydration is important. What is the nurse’s response?
✔✔Water regulates body temperature and supports cellular functions
Which macronutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy?
✔✔Fat
A patient with high cholesterol asks which foods to avoid. What should the nurse suggest?
✔✔Trans fats and saturated fats
Which nutrient is important for red blood cell formation?
✔✔Iron
Which dietary component should be limited to reduce the risk of hypertension?
✔✔Sodium
A client asks which foods are rich in antioxidants. What is the nurse’s response?
✔✔Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene
3
, Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?
✔✔Iron
A patient asks which foods are complete protein sources. What should the nurse suggest?
✔✔Eggs, dairy products, and soy
Which vitamin is fat-soluble and stored in the liver?
✔✔Vitamin A
Which nutrient is important for nerve function and fluid balance?
✔✔Sodium
A client wants to know how to increase dietary calcium without dairy. What should the nurse
recommend?
✔✔Leafy green vegetables, fortified plant-based milk, and tofu
Which vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness?
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