NR 228 –NUTRITION HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXAM 2 (2024/2025) WITH RATIONALE AND VERIFIED Q&A

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NR 228 –NUTRITION HEALTH AND
WELLNESS EXAM 2 (2024/2025)
WITH RATIONALE AND VERIFIED
Q&A

, lOMoAR cPSD| 42091925




1. Which client is most likely to need regular injections of vitamin B12?
A) The client has malabsorption syndrome.
B) The client follows a vegan eating pattern.
C) The client’s stomach does not produce intrinsic factors.
D) The client struggles with alcoholism.

2. The home health nurse visits older adult clients at an assisted living center. Which foods should
the nurse recommend in correcting the main nutrient deficits for this population?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Oily fish and krill oil
C) Yellow vegetables
D) Dairy products

3. A nurse is instructing teenage girls on the importance of adequate calcium intake throughout
their life span to prevent complications. Which complication should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A) Goiter
B) Osteoporosis
C) Heart disease
D) Dental caries

4. A nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a vitamin K deficiency. What food
should the nurse recommend to the client to include in their diet?
A) Oranges
B) Spinach
C) Fish
D) Nuts

5. Which patient would be at the greatest risk for deficiencies in water-soluble vitamins?
A) A client who regularly consumes fruits and vegetables.
B) A client with a high intake of dairy products.
C) A client who consumes a diet high in processed foods.
D) A client who frequently eats organ meats.

6. Which option best describes why older adult female clients need less iron than younger adult
female clients?
A) The need for iron decreases because older female clients produce more red blood cells.
B) The need for iron decreases with age because older female clients carry oxygen more
efficiently.
C) The need for iron decreases with age because older female clients experience menopause.
D) The need for iron decreases with age because older female clients exercise more.