1|Page
WGU D440 Nutrition Objective Assessment Final Exam 2025 –
Study Guide, Practice Questions, and Key Concepts
Prepare for your WGU D440 Nutrition Objective Assessment Final Exam 2025 with this
comprehensive study guide, including practice questions, nutrition concepts, dietary
guidelines, and exam strategies to help WGU students succeed confidently.
• WGU D440 Nutrition
• WGU D440 Objective Assessment
• WGU D440 Final Exam 2025
• Nutrition study guide WGU
An older adult is hospitalized for weight loss and dehydration due to nutritional deficit. Which factor
would the nurse consider when planning care for this client? - ANSWER-The nutritional needs of an older
adult are basically unchanged except for a decreased need for calories.
Why are children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often small and underdeveloped compared with children
without CF? - ANSWER-These children digest little food because pancreatic enzymes are blocked.
Which intervention would the nurse take to improve nutrition after identifying that a client receiving
chemotherapy has lost weight? - ANSWER-Encourage the intake of preferred foods.
Promote the intake of small, frequent meals.
Administer prescribed antiemetics before meals.
Which prescription would the nurse anticipate for the client who takes a medication that interferes with
fat absorption? - ANSWER-Water miscible forms of vitamins A and E.
,2|Page
Which information would the nurse provide when teaching parents about the nutritional needs of their
15-year-old child? - ANSWER-Provide iron rich foods to the child.
Increase the child's daily protein intake.
Which recommendation would the nurse give when teaching a class about nutrition to a group of
adolescents, taking into consideration the prevalence of overweight teenagers? - ANSWER-Decrease fast
food intake.
Which client factor would the nurse consider to have the greatest effect on the effectiveness of bariatric
surgery? - ANSWER-Motivation to cooperate with required lifestyle changes.
A client asks about the difference between cow's milk and breast milk. The nurse would respond that
cow's milk differs from human milk in that it contains which? - ANSWER-More protein, more calcium,
and fewer carbohydrates.
The school nurse informs the parent of an 11-year-old girl that her daughter has been giving her lunch to
friends and buying cookies and cola at lunchtime. The parent asks the nurse how best to solve this
problem. How would the nurse respond? - ANSWER-Have her help you plan nutritious meals that include
her favorite foods.
Which action would the nurse take when a parent express concern that their preschooler isn't eating
enough? - ANSWER-Perform a focused assessment of the child.
Which is the most therapeutic selection of food the nurse can provide for the child with
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER-Apple sauce
Which entry in the food journal of a toddler would concern the nurse? - ANSWER-36 oz of apple juice
throughout the day.
Which suggestion would the nurse make to help the pregnant client who is experiencing morning
sickness? - ANSWER-Eating small amounts more frequently.
Which afternoon snack would the nurse recommend to a group of school aged students? - ANSWER-Low
fat cheese and a piece of fruit.
,3|Page
2 days after being discharged a new mother calls the clinic stating that she is not sure that her baby is
receiving enough breast milk. Which information would indicate that the infant is being fed adequately?
- ANSWER-Voids 4 times before 2 PM.
Which foods would a postpartum client complaining of leg cramps be encouraged to eat? - ANSWER-
Cheese and broccoli
A client with a BMI of 35 verbalizes the need to lose weight. The nurse encourages the client to lose
weight safely by making which dietary change? - ANSWER-Decrease portion size and fat intake.
Which response would the nurse provide the parent of a 2-year-old child with newly diagnosed cystic
fibrosis who expresses concern about the child's frailty and low weight? - ANSWER-Digestive enzymes
will be given to help your child digest foods.
Which factor is the most likely cause of anemia in a child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-Incomplete
absorption of iron.
Incomplete absorption of folic acid.
Which nursing intervention would be taken when an adolescent who works out for 6 hours a day reports
not eating well, weight loss, and an absence of meses for the past few months? - ANSWER-Modify the
adolescent's diet to incorporate more nutrients.
Which parental statement indicates the need for further education related to the potential for poor
growth in an infant newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER-My child will have a poor appetite,
which will lead to poor growth.
To help precent long term complications associated with gastric bypass surgery the nurse needs to
educate the client. Which are instructions that would be included in the nurse's teaching plan? -
ANSWER-Eat foods rich in calcium.
Consume a diet high in protein.
Receive cyanocobalamin injections routinely.
, 4|Page
Which common response do clients with cancer experience, regardless of the site of cancer, that
accounts for their cachexia? - ANSWER-Changes in taste and food aversions.
Which nutrient would the nurse instruct the client to increase while on oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-
Folic acid
Which would the school nurse include in a teaching session with elementary school students related to
nutritional intake? - ANSWER-Consuming foods that are nutrient rich, such as fruits.
Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect in a 6 year old child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-
Diarrhea
Muscle wasting
Edema
Abdominal distention
Which nutrient is broken down into glucose, fructose, and galactose? - ANSWER-Carbohydrates
A client has had an adjustable gastric banding procedure to reduce weight. At a follow up visit, the client
reports episodes of abdominal pain and vomiting after eating. Which recommendation would the nurse
make? - ANSWER-Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
During a routine second trimester visit to the prenatal clinic a client expresses concern regarding gaining
weight and losing her figure. She says to the nurse I'm going on a diet. Which is the nurse's best
response? - ANSWER-If you add 340 calories a day to your regular diet, you wont become overweight.
An abscess develops in an obese adult after abdominal surgery. The wound is healing by secondary
intention. Which diet would the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe to meet this client's
immediate nutritional needs? - ANSWER-High in protein and vitamin C.
When would the nurse plan to administer pancrelipase to a child with cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER-With
meals and snacks.
WGU D440 Nutrition Objective Assessment Final Exam 2025 –
Study Guide, Practice Questions, and Key Concepts
Prepare for your WGU D440 Nutrition Objective Assessment Final Exam 2025 with this
comprehensive study guide, including practice questions, nutrition concepts, dietary
guidelines, and exam strategies to help WGU students succeed confidently.
• WGU D440 Nutrition
• WGU D440 Objective Assessment
• WGU D440 Final Exam 2025
• Nutrition study guide WGU
An older adult is hospitalized for weight loss and dehydration due to nutritional deficit. Which factor
would the nurse consider when planning care for this client? - ANSWER-The nutritional needs of an older
adult are basically unchanged except for a decreased need for calories.
Why are children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often small and underdeveloped compared with children
without CF? - ANSWER-These children digest little food because pancreatic enzymes are blocked.
Which intervention would the nurse take to improve nutrition after identifying that a client receiving
chemotherapy has lost weight? - ANSWER-Encourage the intake of preferred foods.
Promote the intake of small, frequent meals.
Administer prescribed antiemetics before meals.
Which prescription would the nurse anticipate for the client who takes a medication that interferes with
fat absorption? - ANSWER-Water miscible forms of vitamins A and E.
,2|Page
Which information would the nurse provide when teaching parents about the nutritional needs of their
15-year-old child? - ANSWER-Provide iron rich foods to the child.
Increase the child's daily protein intake.
Which recommendation would the nurse give when teaching a class about nutrition to a group of
adolescents, taking into consideration the prevalence of overweight teenagers? - ANSWER-Decrease fast
food intake.
Which client factor would the nurse consider to have the greatest effect on the effectiveness of bariatric
surgery? - ANSWER-Motivation to cooperate with required lifestyle changes.
A client asks about the difference between cow's milk and breast milk. The nurse would respond that
cow's milk differs from human milk in that it contains which? - ANSWER-More protein, more calcium,
and fewer carbohydrates.
The school nurse informs the parent of an 11-year-old girl that her daughter has been giving her lunch to
friends and buying cookies and cola at lunchtime. The parent asks the nurse how best to solve this
problem. How would the nurse respond? - ANSWER-Have her help you plan nutritious meals that include
her favorite foods.
Which action would the nurse take when a parent express concern that their preschooler isn't eating
enough? - ANSWER-Perform a focused assessment of the child.
Which is the most therapeutic selection of food the nurse can provide for the child with
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER-Apple sauce
Which entry in the food journal of a toddler would concern the nurse? - ANSWER-36 oz of apple juice
throughout the day.
Which suggestion would the nurse make to help the pregnant client who is experiencing morning
sickness? - ANSWER-Eating small amounts more frequently.
Which afternoon snack would the nurse recommend to a group of school aged students? - ANSWER-Low
fat cheese and a piece of fruit.
,3|Page
2 days after being discharged a new mother calls the clinic stating that she is not sure that her baby is
receiving enough breast milk. Which information would indicate that the infant is being fed adequately?
- ANSWER-Voids 4 times before 2 PM.
Which foods would a postpartum client complaining of leg cramps be encouraged to eat? - ANSWER-
Cheese and broccoli
A client with a BMI of 35 verbalizes the need to lose weight. The nurse encourages the client to lose
weight safely by making which dietary change? - ANSWER-Decrease portion size and fat intake.
Which response would the nurse provide the parent of a 2-year-old child with newly diagnosed cystic
fibrosis who expresses concern about the child's frailty and low weight? - ANSWER-Digestive enzymes
will be given to help your child digest foods.
Which factor is the most likely cause of anemia in a child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-Incomplete
absorption of iron.
Incomplete absorption of folic acid.
Which nursing intervention would be taken when an adolescent who works out for 6 hours a day reports
not eating well, weight loss, and an absence of meses for the past few months? - ANSWER-Modify the
adolescent's diet to incorporate more nutrients.
Which parental statement indicates the need for further education related to the potential for poor
growth in an infant newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER-My child will have a poor appetite,
which will lead to poor growth.
To help precent long term complications associated with gastric bypass surgery the nurse needs to
educate the client. Which are instructions that would be included in the nurse's teaching plan? -
ANSWER-Eat foods rich in calcium.
Consume a diet high in protein.
Receive cyanocobalamin injections routinely.
, 4|Page
Which common response do clients with cancer experience, regardless of the site of cancer, that
accounts for their cachexia? - ANSWER-Changes in taste and food aversions.
Which nutrient would the nurse instruct the client to increase while on oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-
Folic acid
Which would the school nurse include in a teaching session with elementary school students related to
nutritional intake? - ANSWER-Consuming foods that are nutrient rich, such as fruits.
Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect in a 6 year old child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-
Diarrhea
Muscle wasting
Edema
Abdominal distention
Which nutrient is broken down into glucose, fructose, and galactose? - ANSWER-Carbohydrates
A client has had an adjustable gastric banding procedure to reduce weight. At a follow up visit, the client
reports episodes of abdominal pain and vomiting after eating. Which recommendation would the nurse
make? - ANSWER-Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
During a routine second trimester visit to the prenatal clinic a client expresses concern regarding gaining
weight and losing her figure. She says to the nurse I'm going on a diet. Which is the nurse's best
response? - ANSWER-If you add 340 calories a day to your regular diet, you wont become overweight.
An abscess develops in an obese adult after abdominal surgery. The wound is healing by secondary
intention. Which diet would the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe to meet this client's
immediate nutritional needs? - ANSWER-High in protein and vitamin C.
When would the nurse plan to administer pancrelipase to a child with cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER-With
meals and snacks.
