Question 1

A client diagnosed with negative nitrogen balance tells the nurse about participating in ritualistic fasts as a part of his culture.The client abstains from all food for several days at a time.What should the nurse discuss with the client regarding this practice?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should discuss the need to ingest some carbohydrates for body functions, as carbohydrates are essential for energy and preventing further negative nitrogen balance.

Question 2

A client is prescribed a 1600-calorie diet.Of this diet,30% of the intake should be protein,20% fat,and 50% carbohydrates.How many grams of carbohydrates should the client ingest every day?
Standard Text: Calculate to the nearest whole number.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The nurse is concerned that an older client is at risk for aspiration.What feeding techniques should the nurse instruct the family to use once the client is discharged?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The nurse has finished providing a tube feeding to a client.What should the nurse document about this procedure?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The nurse should document the solution provided, amount of fluid, duration of the feeding, and the client's tolerance of the feeding. The name of the physician prescribing the feedings may also be documented, but it is not necessary for documenting the procedure itself.

Question 5

The nurse is planning interventions for a client to improve the appetite.What actions would be appropriate for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Selecting small portions, avoiding unpleasant treatments before or after a meal, ensuring a clean environment, and encouraging oral hygiene before a meal are all appropriate interventions to improve a client's appetite. Providing medication for pain or other symptoms after a meal may not necessarily improve appetite and may even have adverse effects on digestion.

Question 6

A client tells the nurse that fresh fruit should be eaten only on an empty stomach,as it will cause other foods to ferment in the stomach.The nurse realizes this client's nutritional status is influenced by

Accepted Answer

The client's belief about food is influencing their nutritional status. The belief that fresh fruit should only be eaten on an empty stomach is not based on scientific evidence and could potentially limit the intake of important nutrients if followed strictly.

Question 7

The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding to a client with a gastrostomy tube.What should the nurse do before providing this feeding?

Accepted Answer

Before administering a feeding through a gastrostomy tube, it is crucial for the nurse to assess the placement of the tube to ensure it is in the correct position and there is no risk of the feeding entering the lungs. This can be done by checking for pH levels and performing a visual inspection or an X-ray. Measuring vital signs may not be necessary unless there are specific concerns or indications. Assisting the client to a prone position is not appropriate, and lowering the head of the bed may increase the risk of aspiration.

Question 8

A client is diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level.What should the nurse instruct the client regarding foods to avoid?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Milk, liver, and egg yolk are high in cholesterol and should be avoided or consumed in moderation by individuals with elevated cholesterol levels.

Question 9

The nurse is planning an educational program for community members on ways to improve nutritional intake.What information should the nurse include about carbohydrate digestion and metabolism?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Enzymes are necessary for carbohydrate digestion, breaking them down into simple sugars. Carbohydrates are a primary energy source, with glucose being a readily available energy form.

Question 10

A client asks the nurse for help in selecting foods,as some are "good" and others are "bad." How should the nurse respond to the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

These choices provide balanced and evidence-based advice for healthy eating.

Question 11

A client receives several tube feedings each day.After documenting the client's tolerance of the feedings and assessments in the medical record,the nurse should also document the amount of feeding provided on the

Accepted Answer

The intake and output record is used to document the amount of fluids a client receives, including tube feedings, to monitor their fluid balance.

Question 12

The nurse is planning instruction for a client who is underweight.What should be included in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A client is diagnosed as having a negative nitrogen balance.What should the nurse instruct the client about this finding?

Accepted Answer

A negative nitrogen balance means that the body is breaking down more protein than it is taking in. To correct this, the client should be instructed to increase their protein intake. Limiting carbohydrates or fats would not address the underlying issue of nitrogen balance.

Quiz 47: Nutrition

A client diagnosed with negative nitrogen balance tells the nurse about participating in ritualistic fasts as a part of his culture.The client abstains from all food for several days at a time.What should the nurse discuss with the client regarding this practice?

A client is prescribed a 1600-calorie diet.Of this diet,30% of the intake should be protein,20% fat,and 50% carbohydrates.How many grams of carbohydrates should the client ingest every day? Standard Text: Calculate to the nearest whole number.

The nurse is concerned that an older client is at risk for aspiration.What feeding techniques should the nurse instruct the family to use once the client is discharged? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse has finished providing a tube feeding to a client.What should the nurse document about this procedure? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning interventions for a client to improve the appetite.What actions would be appropriate for this client? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse that fresh fruit should be eaten only on an empty stomach,as it will cause other foods to ferment in the stomach.The nurse realizes this client's nutritional status is influenced by

The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding to a client with a gastrostomy tube.What should the nurse do before providing this feeding?

A client is diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level.What should the nurse instruct the client regarding foods to avoid? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning an educational program for community members on ways to improve nutritional intake.What information should the nurse include about carbohydrate digestion and metabolism? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A client asks the nurse for help in selecting foods,as some are "good" and others are "bad." How should the nurse respond to the client? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A client receives several tube feedings each day.After documenting the client's tolerance of the feedings and assessments in the medical record,the nurse should also document the amount of feeding provided on the

The nurse is planning instruction for a client who is underweight.What should be included in this teaching? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed as having a negative nitrogen balance.What should the nurse instruct the client about this finding?