NCLEX-PN
NCLEX NUTRITION
BIGGYPERFECT
SMART STUDY
,NCLEX PN ACTUAL - NUTRITION NCLEX
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
,A client is having problems with blood clotting.
Which food item should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
A) legumes
B) citrus fruits
C) vegetable oils
D) green, leafy vegetables ANSWER D) green, leafy vegetables
rationale:
green, leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which acts as a catalyst for facilitating blood-clotting
factors.
Legumes are high in folic acid and thiamine.
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which helps with wound healing.
, Vegetable oil is high in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant.
when reinforcing instructions to a client with acute diverticulitis, which should the nurse include?
A) avoid whole-grain products
B) limit fluids to 1000 mL daily
C) increase intake of seeds and nuts
D) increase intake of raw fruits and vegetables ANSWER A) avoid whole-grain products
rationale:
diet therapy for acute diverticulitis involves allowing the bowel to rest by avoiding high-fiber foods, such
as whole-grain products and raw fruits and vegetables.
Fluids are encouraged rather than restricted.
NCLEX NUTRITION
BIGGYPERFECT
SMART STUDY
,NCLEX PN ACTUAL - NUTRITION NCLEX
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
,A client is having problems with blood clotting.
Which food item should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
A) legumes
B) citrus fruits
C) vegetable oils
D) green, leafy vegetables ANSWER D) green, leafy vegetables
rationale:
green, leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which acts as a catalyst for facilitating blood-clotting
factors.
Legumes are high in folic acid and thiamine.
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which helps with wound healing.
, Vegetable oil is high in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant.
when reinforcing instructions to a client with acute diverticulitis, which should the nurse include?
A) avoid whole-grain products
B) limit fluids to 1000 mL daily
C) increase intake of seeds and nuts
D) increase intake of raw fruits and vegetables ANSWER A) avoid whole-grain products
rationale:
diet therapy for acute diverticulitis involves allowing the bowel to rest by avoiding high-fiber foods, such
as whole-grain products and raw fruits and vegetables.
Fluids are encouraged rather than restricted.
