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The nurse instructs a client with chronic kidney disease who is
receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. the nurse
determines that the client understands these dietary
modifications if the client selects which items from the dietary
menu?
1. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee
2. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice
3. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice
4. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, OJ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1.
The diet for a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving
hemodialysis should include controlled amounts of sodium,
phosphorus, calcium, potassium and fluids.
Which of the following foods would provide the highest amount of
protein?
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-1 large boiled egg
-3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast
-1 cup of 2% milk
-1 cup of split pea with ham soup - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer:
3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast
3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast provides 25 grams of
protein. The other choices provide 10 or less grams of protein.
The lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fatty
acids and glycerol are which of the following?
-villi
-microvilli
-capillaries
-lacteals - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
lacteals
Each villus in the small intestine contains numerous capillaries
(tiny blood vessels) and lacteals. The lacteals are lymphatic
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vessels that absorb fatty acids and glycerol (end products of
digestion) in addition to the fat-soluble vitamins.
Nausea and diarrhea caused by food moving too quickly from the
stomach to the small intestine is known as which of the
following?
-hypermetabolic syndrome
-hypometabolic syndrome
-dumping syndrome
-steatorrhea - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
dumping syndrome
Dumping syndrome sometimes follows gastric surgery. It occurs
within 15 to 30 minutes after eating. It is caused by food moving
too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine.
Which of the following oils has the most saturated fat per
tablespoon?
-canola oil
-safflower oil
-sunflower oil
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-cottonseed oil - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
cottonseed oil
Cottonseed oil has 27% saturated fat per tablespoon. The other
choices have 7 - 12% saturated fat per tablespoon.
Which of the following foods has the highest amount of dietary
fiber per standard portion?
-Brussels sprouts
-carrots
-fresh apple
-potato with skin - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
potato with skin
A potato with skin on has over 2 g dietary fiber per standard
portion. This is more than any of the other three choices, even
though they are also good sources of fiber.
The dietary standards that are described as "values for
carbohydrate, fat, and protein expressed as percentages of total
daily caloric intake" are which of the following?
-acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges
HESI NUTRITION EXAM QUESTION BANK
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {570 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW! | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
The nurse instructs a client with chronic kidney disease who is
receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. the nurse
determines that the client understands these dietary
modifications if the client selects which items from the dietary
menu?
1. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee
2. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice
3. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice
4. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, OJ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1.
The diet for a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving
hemodialysis should include controlled amounts of sodium,
phosphorus, calcium, potassium and fluids.
Which of the following foods would provide the highest amount of
protein?
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-1 large boiled egg
-3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast
-1 cup of 2% milk
-1 cup of split pea with ham soup - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer:
3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast
3 oz of roasted skinless turkey breast provides 25 grams of
protein. The other choices provide 10 or less grams of protein.
The lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fatty
acids and glycerol are which of the following?
-villi
-microvilli
-capillaries
-lacteals - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
lacteals
Each villus in the small intestine contains numerous capillaries
(tiny blood vessels) and lacteals. The lacteals are lymphatic
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vessels that absorb fatty acids and glycerol (end products of
digestion) in addition to the fat-soluble vitamins.
Nausea and diarrhea caused by food moving too quickly from the
stomach to the small intestine is known as which of the
following?
-hypermetabolic syndrome
-hypometabolic syndrome
-dumping syndrome
-steatorrhea - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
dumping syndrome
Dumping syndrome sometimes follows gastric surgery. It occurs
within 15 to 30 minutes after eating. It is caused by food moving
too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine.
Which of the following oils has the most saturated fat per
tablespoon?
-canola oil
-safflower oil
-sunflower oil
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-cottonseed oil - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
cottonseed oil
Cottonseed oil has 27% saturated fat per tablespoon. The other
choices have 7 - 12% saturated fat per tablespoon.
Which of the following foods has the highest amount of dietary
fiber per standard portion?
-Brussels sprouts
-carrots
-fresh apple
-potato with skin - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
potato with skin
A potato with skin on has over 2 g dietary fiber per standard
portion. This is more than any of the other three choices, even
though they are also good sources of fiber.
The dietary standards that are described as "values for
carbohydrate, fat, and protein expressed as percentages of total
daily caloric intake" are which of the following?
-acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges
