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EDAPT: Altered Nutrition and Altered
Gastrointestinal Function Questions and
Answers Latest Update
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) has been admitted to the hospital for a bowel
obstruction. During the admission assessment, Idan identifies himself as a
practicing Jew who follows kosher dietary practices. Which statement made
by the nurse is most appropriate? Ans: "I will document your preferences in
your chart."
The nurse is teaching recommended daily nutritional intake to a group of
nursing students. Which proportions are correct? Ans: 30% Protein
55% Carbohydrates
15% Fats
Which health problems are associated with metabolic syndrome? Select all
that apply. Ans: High blood glucose
Hypertension
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) is postoperative day 3 from a bowel
obstruction. He currently has a nasogastric (NG) tube for nutrition and
medication administration. The healthcare provider has prescribed enteral
feeding. Idan is concerned about the formula not following kosher dietary
practices. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate? Ans:
"Enteral formulas are usually kosher prepared, I will check to make sure."
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) is postoperative day 3 from a bowel
obstruction. He currently has a nasogastric (NG) tube for nutrition and
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medication administration. The healthcare provider has prescribed enteral
feeding. Idan is concerned about the formula not following kosher dietary
practices. What is the most appropriate nursing action? Ans: The nurse asks
Idan to explain his kosher preferences.
What would be appropriate long-term goals for Carol (pronouns:
she/her/hers) who had gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply. Ans: Be
free from signs of malnutrition.
Maintain a daily physical exercise program.
Join a community support group.
The nurse is attending a community event for clients who are obese and
teaching about behavior modifications and lifestyle changes to lose weight.
Which nursing action is most appropriate? Ans: Ask clients what types of
situations make them want to eat or increase their appetites.
During the post-operative period, which nursing actions are most
appropriate for a client with gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply.
Ans: Discuss the importance of a high-protein, liquid diet before discharge.
Teach the client how to use a pillow to brace an incision while coughing.
Teach the client to eat slowly and to stop eating when feeling full.
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Calculate Alyssa's body mass index (BMI). Alyssa's BMI falls into the
category of: Ans: Extreme obesity
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
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and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Alyssa has made an informed decision to undergo a sleeve gastrectomy. She
has arrived at the preoperative surgical area and is placed on a hospital cart.
She presses her call light button for help to the bathroom. The nurse and a
student nurse have arrived to help. Which statement made by the student
nurse needs immediate attention by the nurse? Ans: "We can't help move
her alone! I'm getting five more staff members for this."
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Which priority nursing diagnosis is currently most appropriate for this
client? Ans: Ineffective coping
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
As noted previously, after the procedure, Alyssa's vital signs were: T 97.6 °F
(36.4 °C), BP 148/88, P 98, R 22, oxygen saturation 97% on 2L O2 nasal
cannula, and she rated her abdominal pain 4 out of 10.
The nurse now enters Alyssa's room to assess the surgical site. Alyssa
reports incisional pain. The nurse observes mild erythema at the incision
edges and sutures intact with no drainage. Current vital signs are: T 101.9 °F
(38.8 °C), BP 144/86, P 90, R 20, oxygen saturation 98% on room air. Rates
pain 8 out of 10 on pain scale.
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EDAPT: Altered Nutrition and Altered
Gastrointestinal Function Questions and
Answers Latest Update
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) has been admitted to the hospital for a bowel
obstruction. During the admission assessment, Idan identifies himself as a
practicing Jew who follows kosher dietary practices. Which statement made
by the nurse is most appropriate? Ans: "I will document your preferences in
your chart."
The nurse is teaching recommended daily nutritional intake to a group of
nursing students. Which proportions are correct? Ans: 30% Protein
55% Carbohydrates
15% Fats
Which health problems are associated with metabolic syndrome? Select all
that apply. Ans: High blood glucose
Hypertension
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) is postoperative day 3 from a bowel
obstruction. He currently has a nasogastric (NG) tube for nutrition and
medication administration. The healthcare provider has prescribed enteral
feeding. Idan is concerned about the formula not following kosher dietary
practices. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate? Ans:
"Enteral formulas are usually kosher prepared, I will check to make sure."
Idan (pronouns: he/him/his) is postoperative day 3 from a bowel
obstruction. He currently has a nasogastric (NG) tube for nutrition and
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medication administration. The healthcare provider has prescribed enteral
feeding. Idan is concerned about the formula not following kosher dietary
practices. What is the most appropriate nursing action? Ans: The nurse asks
Idan to explain his kosher preferences.
What would be appropriate long-term goals for Carol (pronouns:
she/her/hers) who had gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply. Ans: Be
free from signs of malnutrition.
Maintain a daily physical exercise program.
Join a community support group.
The nurse is attending a community event for clients who are obese and
teaching about behavior modifications and lifestyle changes to lose weight.
Which nursing action is most appropriate? Ans: Ask clients what types of
situations make them want to eat or increase their appetites.
During the post-operative period, which nursing actions are most
appropriate for a client with gastric bypass surgery? Select all that apply.
Ans: Discuss the importance of a high-protein, liquid diet before discharge.
Teach the client how to use a pillow to brace an incision while coughing.
Teach the client to eat slowly and to stop eating when feeling full.
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Calculate Alyssa's body mass index (BMI). Alyssa's BMI falls into the
category of: Ans: Extreme obesity
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
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and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Alyssa has made an informed decision to undergo a sleeve gastrectomy. She
has arrived at the preoperative surgical area and is placed on a hospital cart.
She presses her call light button for help to the bathroom. The nurse and a
student nurse have arrived to help. Which statement made by the student
nurse needs immediate attention by the nurse? Ans: "We can't help move
her alone! I'm getting five more staff members for this."
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
Which priority nursing diagnosis is currently most appropriate for this
client? Ans: Ineffective coping
Alyssa (pronouns: she/her/hers) arrives at the healthcare provider's office
for an annual physical. The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment
and inquires about her 50-pound weight gain over the last year. Alyssa
states that the only reason she is at her current weight and has health
problems is due to genetics, not because of food intake or lack of exercise.
As noted previously, after the procedure, Alyssa's vital signs were: T 97.6 °F
(36.4 °C), BP 148/88, P 98, R 22, oxygen saturation 97% on 2L O2 nasal
cannula, and she rated her abdominal pain 4 out of 10.
The nurse now enters Alyssa's room to assess the surgical site. Alyssa
reports incisional pain. The nurse observes mild erythema at the incision
edges and sutures intact with no drainage. Current vital signs are: T 101.9 °F
(38.8 °C), BP 144/86, P 90, R 20, oxygen saturation 98% on room air. Rates
pain 8 out of 10 on pain scale.
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