NURSING 160 - Nutrition Proctored. Questions & Answers.

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?  Orange juice  Decaffeinated coffee  Peppermint  Potatoes 2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?  Phosphorus  Calcium  Chloride  Zinc 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care was followed?  BMI of 25  Weight gain of 1.8kg  BMI of 33  Weight loss of 2.7kg 4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?  Turkey and cheese sandwich  Spaghetti with tomato sauce  Pork chop and applesauce  Scrambled eggs and bacon 5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?  Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.  Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.  Provide entertainment while the client is eating.  Offer finger foods at mealtime. 6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?  A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA  A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family  A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen  A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy 7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?  Iron  Riboflavin  Vitamin C  Vitamin B12