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WGU D440 OA EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2026/2027 WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS!!
Which statement about chronic kidney disease is incorrect?
Loss of kidney function is reversible if the patient follows the treatment protocol
Which part of the body is negatively affected by inappropriate blood phosphorous
and calcium levels in the patient with chronic kidney disease?
Bone
Which cause of acute kidney injury is due to decreased blood supply?
Renal occlusion
Chronic kidney disease interferes with the conversion of which vitamin to its
active form?
Vitamin D
Which patient is at risk of developing struvite kidney stones?
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A female patient who has experienced frequent urinary tract infections during her
life
Which statement about the pathophysiology of uric stone formation is accurate?
Uric acid stones may result from an impairment in purine metabolism
Which response would the nurse provide to support the nutrition status of a patient
who recently started dialysis?
You should not exceed 2 g of calcium per day
A patient develops acute kidney injury while admitted to the hospital for
community-acquired pneumonia. Which action would the nurse take if the patient
has been prescribed peritoneal dialysis?
Educate the patient about how to perform peritoneal dialysis
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Which nutrition recommendation is appropriate for a patient who has progressed to
stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and will being renal replacement therapy
(RRT)?
Sodium should be restricted to less than 2.4 g/day
Which response would hte nurse provide a patient with a history of frequent
nephrolithiasis who is asking ow to prevent future occurrences?
A low-calcium diet will increase your risk of kidney stones
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an extensive surgery. Which oral
clinical diet would be ordered for this patient?
High-protein, increased-kilocalorie
Which enteral feeding route poses the highest risk for aspiration?
Nasogastric
The catheter used for central parenteral nutrition (PN) is placed in which vessel?
Subclavian vein
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Which factor is the primary consideration when selecting the peripheral route for
parenteral nutrition? Osmolality of the solution
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
WGU D440 OA EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2026/2027 WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS!!
Which statement about chronic kidney disease is incorrect?
Loss of kidney function is reversible if the patient follows the treatment protocol
Which part of the body is negatively affected by inappropriate blood phosphorous
and calcium levels in the patient with chronic kidney disease?
Bone
Which cause of acute kidney injury is due to decreased blood supply?
Renal occlusion
Chronic kidney disease interferes with the conversion of which vitamin to its
active form?
Vitamin D
Which patient is at risk of developing struvite kidney stones?
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A female patient who has experienced frequent urinary tract infections during her
life
Which statement about the pathophysiology of uric stone formation is accurate?
Uric acid stones may result from an impairment in purine metabolism
Which response would the nurse provide to support the nutrition status of a patient
who recently started dialysis?
You should not exceed 2 g of calcium per day
A patient develops acute kidney injury while admitted to the hospital for
community-acquired pneumonia. Which action would the nurse take if the patient
has been prescribed peritoneal dialysis?
Educate the patient about how to perform peritoneal dialysis
,3|Page
Which nutrition recommendation is appropriate for a patient who has progressed to
stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and will being renal replacement therapy
(RRT)?
Sodium should be restricted to less than 2.4 g/day
Which response would hte nurse provide a patient with a history of frequent
nephrolithiasis who is asking ow to prevent future occurrences?
A low-calcium diet will increase your risk of kidney stones
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an extensive surgery. Which oral
clinical diet would be ordered for this patient?
High-protein, increased-kilocalorie
Which enteral feeding route poses the highest risk for aspiration?
Nasogastric
The catheter used for central parenteral nutrition (PN) is placed in which vessel?
Subclavian vein
, 4|Page
Which factor is the primary consideration when selecting the peripheral route for
parenteral nutrition? Osmolality of the solution
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
