NR 228 Exam 2 Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
1. A client that must obtain the greatest percentage of daily carbohydrates from complex carbohydrates
most likely has which disease process
Diabetes - Answer: 10. A client needs regular injection of vitamin B12. Which is the best rationale for this
client needing vitamin B12?
The client stomachs does not produce the intrinsic factor.
2. A nurse in a community clinic is instructing a group of clients about food high in iron. The nurse should
include information that which nutrients aids in the absorption of iron
Vitamin C - Answer: 11. What is the most likely causes of Vitamin toxicity?
Long/term use of megadose supplements
3. The nurse on the medical-surgical floor is instructing a group of clients about vitamins and minerals
and is discussing exposure to sunlight. The nurse is most likely discussing which vitamin?
Vitamin D - Answer: 12.A nurse is caring for clients with type 2 Diabetes. The nurse teaches the client
which technique to maintain constant glycemic control?
space meals and snacks evenly throughout the day
4. A nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding dietary recommendations. Which statement by the
client indicates understanding of the instruction?
I will eat more protein at each meal" - Answer: 13.A nurse in a diabetic clinic is educating a client
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus Who has increased his exercise level. Which of the following
dietary recommendation is most appropriate for this client?
Consume additional carbohydrates
5. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and discuss the intake of
salmon, milk, and spinach. What is the nurse rationale for the selection of these specific food items?
These food items are rich in calcium and should be used by a client diagnosed with osteoporosis -
Answer: 14. A nurse is educating a hospitalized client who was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which
nutritional alterations will be observed in this client?
, "There may be alliterations in insulin and glucagon as these hormones are secreted by the pancreas."
6. The nurse is caring for a client who is diabetic and reports a headache, restlessness, fatigue, and
hunger. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which condition?
Hypoglycemia - Answer: 15.A nurse is discussing dietary recommendations for chronic cholecystitis with
a client. Which diet will be discussed?
Low-fat diet
7. The nurse is conducting a nutrition teaching session. Which is a good source of omega/3 fatty acid?
Fish - Answer: 16.The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client was recently diagnosed with
gallbladder disease has symptoms that occur after eating that include my love nominal pain which is
priority nutritional considerations for this client.
Discuss long term strategies to reduce the pain to improve nutritional status
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is pregnant. The nurse should instruct the client that
which food is a reliable source of Vitamin B12?
Dairy products - Answer: 17. A nurse is discussing psychological factors related to poor nutritional State
for the older population. Which psychological factors most often affect the nutritional state of older
adults?
Is loneliness and depression over the loss of significant others.
9. A nurse is instructing a woman who is contemplating pregnancy needs to reduce the risk of giving
birth to a newborn who has a neutral tube defect which information should the nurse use in the
teaching.
Consume foods fortified with folic acid. - Answer: 18. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing
anthroprometic measures with mothers of toddlers
Head circumference and weight
19. A malnourished homeless client without access to nutritious foods is suffering from which nutritional
disorder?
Primary causes malnutrition - Answer: 26. The school nurse conducting a nutritional assessment on an
adolescent will identify deficiency in which nutrient that is necessary for normal cell growth?
calcium
Solutions Graded A+
1. A client that must obtain the greatest percentage of daily carbohydrates from complex carbohydrates
most likely has which disease process
Diabetes - Answer: 10. A client needs regular injection of vitamin B12. Which is the best rationale for this
client needing vitamin B12?
The client stomachs does not produce the intrinsic factor.
2. A nurse in a community clinic is instructing a group of clients about food high in iron. The nurse should
include information that which nutrients aids in the absorption of iron
Vitamin C - Answer: 11. What is the most likely causes of Vitamin toxicity?
Long/term use of megadose supplements
3. The nurse on the medical-surgical floor is instructing a group of clients about vitamins and minerals
and is discussing exposure to sunlight. The nurse is most likely discussing which vitamin?
Vitamin D - Answer: 12.A nurse is caring for clients with type 2 Diabetes. The nurse teaches the client
which technique to maintain constant glycemic control?
space meals and snacks evenly throughout the day
4. A nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding dietary recommendations. Which statement by the
client indicates understanding of the instruction?
I will eat more protein at each meal" - Answer: 13.A nurse in a diabetic clinic is educating a client
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus Who has increased his exercise level. Which of the following
dietary recommendation is most appropriate for this client?
Consume additional carbohydrates
5. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and discuss the intake of
salmon, milk, and spinach. What is the nurse rationale for the selection of these specific food items?
These food items are rich in calcium and should be used by a client diagnosed with osteoporosis -
Answer: 14. A nurse is educating a hospitalized client who was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which
nutritional alterations will be observed in this client?
, "There may be alliterations in insulin and glucagon as these hormones are secreted by the pancreas."
6. The nurse is caring for a client who is diabetic and reports a headache, restlessness, fatigue, and
hunger. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which condition?
Hypoglycemia - Answer: 15.A nurse is discussing dietary recommendations for chronic cholecystitis with
a client. Which diet will be discussed?
Low-fat diet
7. The nurse is conducting a nutrition teaching session. Which is a good source of omega/3 fatty acid?
Fish - Answer: 16.The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client was recently diagnosed with
gallbladder disease has symptoms that occur after eating that include my love nominal pain which is
priority nutritional considerations for this client.
Discuss long term strategies to reduce the pain to improve nutritional status
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is pregnant. The nurse should instruct the client that
which food is a reliable source of Vitamin B12?
Dairy products - Answer: 17. A nurse is discussing psychological factors related to poor nutritional State
for the older population. Which psychological factors most often affect the nutritional state of older
adults?
Is loneliness and depression over the loss of significant others.
9. A nurse is instructing a woman who is contemplating pregnancy needs to reduce the risk of giving
birth to a newborn who has a neutral tube defect which information should the nurse use in the
teaching.
Consume foods fortified with folic acid. - Answer: 18. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing
anthroprometic measures with mothers of toddlers
Head circumference and weight
19. A malnourished homeless client without access to nutritious foods is suffering from which nutritional
disorder?
Primary causes malnutrition - Answer: 26. The school nurse conducting a nutritional assessment on an
adolescent will identify deficiency in which nutrient that is necessary for normal cell growth?
calcium
