Nsg 3023 Chapter 33 Quiz | Latest Answers

A patient who has high cholesterol asks the nurse if there is a need to limit all fat in the diet to lower cholesterol. What is the nurse’s best response? a. “You should limit the amount of monounsaturated fats.” b. “You should limit the amount of unsaturated fatty acids.” c. “You should limit the amount of saturated fats.” d. “You should not limit the amount of any kind of fat.” The nurse who works on the oncology unit understands the importance of nutrition and the disease process. Which patient should the nurse be most concerned about from a nutritional standpoint? a. A patient with cervical cancer b. A patient with liver cancer c. A patient with prostate cancer d. A patient with colon cancer A 14-year old patient with cancer is concerned about diet, and questions the need for vitamins to supplement the diet. The patient states, “I don’t think my diet alone is providing the upper intake levels (ULs) of vitamins that I need.” What is the best response from the nurse? a. “You should try to get your vitamins from food, rather than a supplement.” b. “You should be trying to achieve the recommended dietary allowances (RDA).” c. “You should compare your diet to the UL for children, not the UL for adults.” d. “You shouldn’t worry about vitamins as long as you are getting enough calories.” A student nurse is completing a community health rotation. One of the clients is a pregnant teen. The student nurse has been teaching the client about infant nutrition. Which statement indicates to the student nurse that the client needs additional teaching? a. “Breast milk is all my baby will need for the first 4 to 6 months.” b. “Breast milk should be the major source of nutrition for the first year.” c. “My baby won’t need as many calories per kilogram as I will.” d. “Breastfeeding my baby will decrease the chances for food allergies.” A nurse is asked how many kilocalories per gram (kcal/g) carbohydrates and protein can provide. How should the nurse reply? a. 2 kcal/g b. 4 kcal/g c. 9 kcal/g d. 12 kcal/g