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NUR 1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing Exam 2
2026
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?
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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?
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NUR 1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing Exam 2
2026
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?
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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?
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