WGU- D440 HESI NUTRITION EXAM: D440
HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client who is taking an antibiotic develops diarrhea. As the client
resumes a regular diet, the nurse offers yogurt and buttermilk, but also
observes that the client has several small bruises. Which additional
dietary change should the nurse offer?
A. Reduced cholesterol and fats.
B. Potassium-rich fruits.
C. Increased proteins rich in iron.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
The nurse is preparing to review nutritional guidelines with older adult
clients. Which action should the nurse recommend to this age group?
A.iAddiaromaticiseasoningsitoiimproveitaste.
B.iDrinkiaiglassiofiwateriwithieveryimeal.
C.iConsumeiprimarilyisoftimechanicalifoods.
D.iTakeirestiperiodsiinibetweenimeals.
A. Add aromatic seasonings to improve taste.
, Oneidayifollowingitheideliveryiofiherifirstichild,ianiAsianiAmericaniclientirefus
esitoieatitheifoodioniheridinneritray,ireportingithatitheifoodsiprovidediarei"col
difoods".iWhichiinterventionishoulditheinurseiimplementifirst?
A.iAskitheiclientiaboutiherinutritionalipreferencesiandibeliefs.
B.iTeachitheiclientitheiimportanceiofiaiwell-balancedidiet.
C.iPlaceitheiclient'sitrayiinitheimicrowaveiandiheatiititoiaihotteritemperature.
D.iRequestitheidietaryiunitibringiainewitrayiandiprovideiitiprioritoitheifoodiget
tingicold.
A. Ask the client about her nutritional preferences and beliefs.
Aiclientiwhoireportsifrequentiindigestioniasksitheinurseiifianiherbalipreparati
oniofipeppermintimightihelpialleviateitheiindigestion.iWhichiresponseishould
i theinurseidoifirst?
A.iReviewitheiclient'sidietaryiintakeithatimayiprecipitateitheiindigestioniepis
odes.
B.iAskitheiclientiaboutimedicaliproblemsithaticouldipossiblyicauseiindigestio
n.
C. Refer the client to the dietitian for information on other herbal
supplements.
D. Validate the client's consideration of mint products minimizing
indigestion.
B. Ask the client about medical problems that could possibly cause
indigestion.
AiclientiwantsitoiincreaseiintakeiofiVitaminiE.iWhichisnackishoulditheinurseie
ncourage?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client who is taking an antibiotic develops diarrhea. As the client
resumes a regular diet, the nurse offers yogurt and buttermilk, but also
observes that the client has several small bruises. Which additional
dietary change should the nurse offer?
A. Reduced cholesterol and fats.
B. Potassium-rich fruits.
C. Increased proteins rich in iron.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
D. Foods rich in vitamin K.
The nurse is preparing to review nutritional guidelines with older adult
clients. Which action should the nurse recommend to this age group?
A.iAddiaromaticiseasoningsitoiimproveitaste.
B.iDrinkiaiglassiofiwateriwithieveryimeal.
C.iConsumeiprimarilyisoftimechanicalifoods.
D.iTakeirestiperiodsiinibetweenimeals.
A. Add aromatic seasonings to improve taste.
, Oneidayifollowingitheideliveryiofiherifirstichild,ianiAsianiAmericaniclientirefus
esitoieatitheifoodioniheridinneritray,ireportingithatitheifoodsiprovidediarei"col
difoods".iWhichiinterventionishoulditheinurseiimplementifirst?
A.iAskitheiclientiaboutiherinutritionalipreferencesiandibeliefs.
B.iTeachitheiclientitheiimportanceiofiaiwell-balancedidiet.
C.iPlaceitheiclient'sitrayiinitheimicrowaveiandiheatiititoiaihotteritemperature.
D.iRequestitheidietaryiunitibringiainewitrayiandiprovideiitiprioritoitheifoodiget
tingicold.
A. Ask the client about her nutritional preferences and beliefs.
Aiclientiwhoireportsifrequentiindigestioniasksitheinurseiifianiherbalipreparati
oniofipeppermintimightihelpialleviateitheiindigestion.iWhichiresponseishould
i theinurseidoifirst?
A.iReviewitheiclient'sidietaryiintakeithatimayiprecipitateitheiindigestioniepis
odes.
B.iAskitheiclientiaboutimedicaliproblemsithaticouldipossiblyicauseiindigestio
n.
C. Refer the client to the dietitian for information on other herbal
supplements.
D. Validate the client's consideration of mint products minimizing
indigestion.
B. Ask the client about medical problems that could possibly cause
indigestion.
AiclientiwantsitoiincreaseiintakeiofiVitaminiE.iWhichisnackishoulditheinurseie
ncourage?
