Nutri wgu Question and answers
correctly solved 2025/2026
While teaching a primigravida client about the recommended dietary intake of magnesium in pregnancy,
the client requested to know why magnesium is important. Which information should the nurse provide
to the client about the role of magnesium in pregnancy?
A Enhances cell growth and neuromuscular functions.
B Facilitates the synthesis of neural pathways in the fetus.
C Aids in prevention of demineralization of bone.
• D Assists with metabolism of amino acids. - correct answer ✔Answer: A. Enhances cell growth and
neuromuscular functions
Explanation
- The question asks about the role of magnesium in pregnancy
2
- Option A states that magnesium enhances cell growth and neuromuscular functions. This is a correct
statement about magnesium's role in the body
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about the use of
carbohydrates to treat hypoglycemia. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding
of the instruction provided?
A I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately, followed by a complex carbohydrate.
B I should consume a complex carbohydrate and then recheck my blood sugar in 30 minutes.
C I should enjoy a candy bar if my blood sugar drops, as this provides enough carbohydrates.
D I should take a glucose tablet every 15 minutes for an hour if my blood sugar goes too low. - correct
answer ✔Answer: A. I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately, followed by a complex
carbohydrate
- The client should consume a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as simple carbohydrates, to quickly raise
their blood sugar levels. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and will not provide the
immediate boost in blood sugar needed to treat hypoglycemia. The client should then follow up with a
,complex carbohydrate to help maintain blood sugar levels. Option A is the only option that correctly
describes this process
The nurse is teaching an obese adolescent client about weight management. Which is an effective
strategy for the nurse to recommend to this client?
• A Limit juices and soda drinks.
B Count calories throughout the day.
C Reduce carbohydrate intake.
D Eat three regular meals a day. - correct answer ✔- Answer: A Limit juices and soda drinks
- To determine the most effective strategy for weight management in an obese adolescent client, we
need to analyze each option based on the provided information regarding dietary recommendations and
lifestyle changes
- Option A, "Limit juices and soda drinks," is a reasonable recommendation as reducing sugary beverages
can help decrease overall caloric intake and promote healthier choices. This aligns with the idea of
decreasing sedentary behaviors and promoting healthier dietary habits
Which information should the nurse incorporate into the meal plan of an older client who is on
hemodialysis?
A Energy allowance of 36 kcal/kg/day with 75% from carbohydrates.
B Protein allowance of 2.1 g/kg with 30% coming from lean sources.
C Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources.
• D Energy allowance of 30 kcal/kg/day with 30% from carbohydrates. - correct answer ✔Answer: C
- Understand the dietary needs of older clients on hemodialysis. These clients typically require a specific
balance of energy and protein due to the loss of nutrients during dialysis
,- Review the options provided:- Option A: Energy allowance of 36 kcal/kg/day with 75% from
carbohydrates.- Option B: Protein allowance of 2.1 g/kg with 30% coming from lean sources.- Option C:
Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources.- Option D: Energy allowance of 30
kcal/kg/day with 30% from carbohydrates
-Assess the protein needs. For patients on hemodialysis, the recommended protein intake is generally
around 1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. Options B and C both exceed this requirement, while option C aligns better
with the typical recommendation
- Evaluate the energy needs. The energy requirement for older adults on hemodialysis is usually around
30-35 kcal/kg/day. Options A and D are within this range, but option A is higher than typical
recommendations
5Determine the best option. Considering the protein and energy needs, option C (Protein allowance of
1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources) is the most appropriate as it meets the protein
requirement without exceeding it, while also being a reasonable energy allowance
The nurse is caring for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with
this type of anemia?
A Vitamin B6.
B Vitamin D.
C Vitamin B12.
D Vitamin C. - correct answer ✔C Vitamin B12
- Understand that pernicious anemia is a type of anemia caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12
due to a lack of intrinsic factor, which is necessary for its absorption in the intestines
- Evaluate the options provided:- A Vitamin B6: Not associated with pernicious anemia.- B Vitamin D:
Not associated with pernicious anemia.- C Vitamin B12: Directly associated with pernicious anemia as it
leads to a deficiency.- D Vitamin C: Not associated with pernicious anemia
- Conclude that the correct answer is the vitamin that is deficient in pernicious anemia
, After reviewing the medical records for four newly admitted clients in an assisted living community,
which client should the nurse assess for a higher caloric diet?
A A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
B A client with rheumatoid arthritis.
C A client with osteoporosis.
D A client with bacterial pneumonia. - correct answer ✔D. A client with bacterial pneumonia
- The nurse should assess the client with bacterial pneumonia for a higher caloric diet
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup. This can make it
difficult to breathe and can lead to a loss of appetite. As a result, clients with pneumonia may need a
higher caloric diet to help them maintain their energy levels and recover from the infection
- The other options are incorrect because they do not typically require a higher caloric diet. Clients with
type 2 diabetes mellitus need to manage their blood sugar levels, which may involve a lower-calorie
diet. Clients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis may need a diet that is rich in certain nutrients,
but they do not necessarily need a higher caloric diet
The nurse is teaching a client who receives a new prescription, nifedipine, about blood pressure
management. Which dietary beverage should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this
medication?
A Soy milk.
B Tomato juice.C Cranberry juice.
D Grapefruit juice. - correct answer ✔D. Grapefruit juice
- Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, and grapefruit juice can interact with this medication,
potentially increasing its concentration in the body. This can lead to adverse effects, such as low blood
pressure and irregular heartbeat
correctly solved 2025/2026
While teaching a primigravida client about the recommended dietary intake of magnesium in pregnancy,
the client requested to know why magnesium is important. Which information should the nurse provide
to the client about the role of magnesium in pregnancy?
A Enhances cell growth and neuromuscular functions.
B Facilitates the synthesis of neural pathways in the fetus.
C Aids in prevention of demineralization of bone.
• D Assists with metabolism of amino acids. - correct answer ✔Answer: A. Enhances cell growth and
neuromuscular functions
Explanation
- The question asks about the role of magnesium in pregnancy
2
- Option A states that magnesium enhances cell growth and neuromuscular functions. This is a correct
statement about magnesium's role in the body
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about the use of
carbohydrates to treat hypoglycemia. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding
of the instruction provided?
A I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately, followed by a complex carbohydrate.
B I should consume a complex carbohydrate and then recheck my blood sugar in 30 minutes.
C I should enjoy a candy bar if my blood sugar drops, as this provides enough carbohydrates.
D I should take a glucose tablet every 15 minutes for an hour if my blood sugar goes too low. - correct
answer ✔Answer: A. I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately, followed by a complex
carbohydrate
- The client should consume a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as simple carbohydrates, to quickly raise
their blood sugar levels. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and will not provide the
immediate boost in blood sugar needed to treat hypoglycemia. The client should then follow up with a
,complex carbohydrate to help maintain blood sugar levels. Option A is the only option that correctly
describes this process
The nurse is teaching an obese adolescent client about weight management. Which is an effective
strategy for the nurse to recommend to this client?
• A Limit juices and soda drinks.
B Count calories throughout the day.
C Reduce carbohydrate intake.
D Eat three regular meals a day. - correct answer ✔- Answer: A Limit juices and soda drinks
- To determine the most effective strategy for weight management in an obese adolescent client, we
need to analyze each option based on the provided information regarding dietary recommendations and
lifestyle changes
- Option A, "Limit juices and soda drinks," is a reasonable recommendation as reducing sugary beverages
can help decrease overall caloric intake and promote healthier choices. This aligns with the idea of
decreasing sedentary behaviors and promoting healthier dietary habits
Which information should the nurse incorporate into the meal plan of an older client who is on
hemodialysis?
A Energy allowance of 36 kcal/kg/day with 75% from carbohydrates.
B Protein allowance of 2.1 g/kg with 30% coming from lean sources.
C Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources.
• D Energy allowance of 30 kcal/kg/day with 30% from carbohydrates. - correct answer ✔Answer: C
- Understand the dietary needs of older clients on hemodialysis. These clients typically require a specific
balance of energy and protein due to the loss of nutrients during dialysis
,- Review the options provided:- Option A: Energy allowance of 36 kcal/kg/day with 75% from
carbohydrates.- Option B: Protein allowance of 2.1 g/kg with 30% coming from lean sources.- Option C:
Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources.- Option D: Energy allowance of 30
kcal/kg/day with 30% from carbohydrates
-Assess the protein needs. For patients on hemodialysis, the recommended protein intake is generally
around 1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. Options B and C both exceed this requirement, while option C aligns better
with the typical recommendation
- Evaluate the energy needs. The energy requirement for older adults on hemodialysis is usually around
30-35 kcal/kg/day. Options A and D are within this range, but option A is higher than typical
recommendations
5Determine the best option. Considering the protein and energy needs, option C (Protein allowance of
1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources) is the most appropriate as it meets the protein
requirement without exceeding it, while also being a reasonable energy allowance
The nurse is caring for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with
this type of anemia?
A Vitamin B6.
B Vitamin D.
C Vitamin B12.
D Vitamin C. - correct answer ✔C Vitamin B12
- Understand that pernicious anemia is a type of anemia caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12
due to a lack of intrinsic factor, which is necessary for its absorption in the intestines
- Evaluate the options provided:- A Vitamin B6: Not associated with pernicious anemia.- B Vitamin D:
Not associated with pernicious anemia.- C Vitamin B12: Directly associated with pernicious anemia as it
leads to a deficiency.- D Vitamin C: Not associated with pernicious anemia
- Conclude that the correct answer is the vitamin that is deficient in pernicious anemia
, After reviewing the medical records for four newly admitted clients in an assisted living community,
which client should the nurse assess for a higher caloric diet?
A A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
B A client with rheumatoid arthritis.
C A client with osteoporosis.
D A client with bacterial pneumonia. - correct answer ✔D. A client with bacterial pneumonia
- The nurse should assess the client with bacterial pneumonia for a higher caloric diet
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup. This can make it
difficult to breathe and can lead to a loss of appetite. As a result, clients with pneumonia may need a
higher caloric diet to help them maintain their energy levels and recover from the infection
- The other options are incorrect because they do not typically require a higher caloric diet. Clients with
type 2 diabetes mellitus need to manage their blood sugar levels, which may involve a lower-calorie
diet. Clients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis may need a diet that is rich in certain nutrients,
but they do not necessarily need a higher caloric diet
The nurse is teaching a client who receives a new prescription, nifedipine, about blood pressure
management. Which dietary beverage should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this
medication?
A Soy milk.
B Tomato juice.C Cranberry juice.
D Grapefruit juice. - correct answer ✔D. Grapefruit juice
- Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, and grapefruit juice can interact with this medication,
potentially increasing its concentration in the body. This can lead to adverse effects, such as low blood
pressure and irregular heartbeat
