NUTRITION HESI PREP, NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM LATEST EXAM 2026 | ALL
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The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What information is
most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - (Correct Answer)-
Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should
the RN review? - (Correct Answer)-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should
the RN instruct the client to include? - (Correct Answer)-Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN recognizes
which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet - (Correct Answer)-Meats
and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client should the
RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - (Correct Answer)-A client with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - (Correct Answer)-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - (Correct Answer)-White rice/steamed
veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - (Correct Answer)-
Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - (Correct Answer)-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - (Correct Answer)-Fluids should be
limited to eight oz with meals
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Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - (Correct Answer)-chicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - (Correct Answer)-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - (Correct Answer)-Vit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? - (Correct Answer)-Semi-
Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - (Correct Answer)-vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - (Correct Answer)-poached or
scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - (Correct Answer)-saturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - (Correct Answer)-take with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - (Correct Answer)-baked fish and tomatoes with
lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - (Correct Answer)-take with 240mL and
follow with a second glass
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Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance - (Correct Answer)-
hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - (Correct Answer)-restricted
sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - (Correct Answer)-turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - (Correct Answer)-monitor for signs of hematuria, melena,
ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and healthier fats -
(Correct Answer)-lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - (Correct Answer)-add'l protein promotes tissue
healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - (Correct Answer)-B12
What illness from bad can of beans - (Correct Answer)-clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - (Correct Answer)-jar of peanut
butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding - (Correct Answer)-
drink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate - (Correct Answer)-chicken and fish
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low residue diet client should avoid - (Correct Answer)-hard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - (Correct Answer)-raw broccoli
Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - (Correct Answer)-decrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - (Correct Answer)-canned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - (Correct Answer)-peanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - (Correct Answer)-vegetable soup,
carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - (Correct Answer)-broccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - (Correct Answer)-honey
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - (Correct Answer)-loss of
teeth or poorly fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - (Correct Answer)-client
recovering from illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client - (Correct
Answer)-control fluid balance