Nursing 220 Proteins Exam with Questions and Answers

Nursing 220 Proteins Exam with Questions and Answers The client asks what foods are rich in protein and are less expensive than meat. Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend she eat more of? a. Breads and cereals b. Legumes c. Fruit and vegetables d. Fish and shellfish ANSWER Which of the following sources of protein is lowest in fat? a. Eggs b. Ground chicken c. 80% lean ground beef d. Turkey breast without skin ANSWER Which statement indicates the client understands vegetarian diets? a. "Vegetarians need to eat more calories than nonvegetarians in order to spare protein." b. "Vegetarian diets are always healthier than nonvegetarian diets." c. "Vegetarians usually do not consume enough protein." d. "Vegetarians may need to take supplements of iron, vitamin B12, and calcium." ANSWER A client who is in a positive nitrogen balance is most likely to be