NR 228 ACTUAL EXAM 2 |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET 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
20. A nurse admitting a client to the medical-surgical floor identifies a time to conduct the
nutritional screening. Which guidelines for nutrition screening of hospitalized clients will the
nurse adhere to?
A Hospitalized client is screened within 48 hours of hospital admission - (answer)27. A
community health nurse is teaching moms to select healthy food options for preschoolers which
snacks is the best choice?
mini wheat bagel with light cream cheese
21. A nurse in an adult day care center is screening for malnutrition. Which risk factors are the
nurse identifying that in malnutrition older adults? Select all that apply.
Depression
Loss of spouse
Dental problems - (answer)28.A school nurse is educating a group of adolescents about
nutritional principles what is an important principle of nutrients during adolescence
Calcium and iron needed for accelerated skeletal a growth and increased blood volumes
22. A nurse in a long-term care facility (nursing home) identifies which strategies to overcome
decreased sense of taste in the older adult?
Vary food textures and add low-sodium seasonings to foods. - (answer)29. A community health
nurse is teaching a group of parents how to select healthy nutritional options for children. What
is an important principle of nutrition during childhood?
Serving size should represent appropriate quantities for the age of the child
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET 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
20. A nurse admitting a client to the medical-surgical floor identifies a time to conduct the
nutritional screening. Which guidelines for nutrition screening of hospitalized clients will the
nurse adhere to?
A Hospitalized client is screened within 48 hours of hospital admission - (answer)27. A
community health nurse is teaching moms to select healthy food options for preschoolers which
snacks is the best choice?
mini wheat bagel with light cream cheese
21. A nurse in an adult day care center is screening for malnutrition. Which risk factors are the
nurse identifying that in malnutrition older adults? Select all that apply.
Depression
Loss of spouse
Dental problems - (answer)28.A school nurse is educating a group of adolescents about
nutritional principles what is an important principle of nutrients during adolescence
Calcium and iron needed for accelerated skeletal a growth and increased blood volumes
22. A nurse in a long-term care facility (nursing home) identifies which strategies to overcome
decreased sense of taste in the older adult?
Vary food textures and add low-sodium seasonings to foods. - (answer)29. A community health
nurse is teaching a group of parents how to select healthy nutritional options for children. What
is an important principle of nutrition during childhood?
Serving size should represent appropriate quantities for the age of the child
