Question 1

The nurse is counseling a client about weight loss.The client states, "I am just going to eliminate all fats from my diet." Which information provided by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and notes that the client has a large number of dental caries and is missing numerous teeth.The nurse voices concern about the client's nutritional status.Which is the most likely concern?

Accepted Answer

Digestion begins in the mouth with the process of chewing, and having dental caries and missing teeth can impair the ability to chew food properly, potentially affecting the client's nutritional status.

Question 3

The nurse is providing care for an older, sedentary female client.The client admits a lack of knowledge regarding a healthy diet.Which nutrition information is correct for the nurse to share?

Accepted Answer

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) provides guidelines on the minimum daily intake of nutrients to help prevent diseases. This is part of their role in ensuring public health through regulation of food safety, among other responsibilities. The other options contain inaccuracies: "My Plate" guidelines are designed to be simple and easy to understand, not complex; the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" cover a wide range of dietary patterns, not just vegetarian diets; and the recommendation for synthetic folic acid intake during pregnancy is specific to pregnant women, which is not relevant to the scenario described.

Question 4

The nurse is preparing education material for adults regarding nutrition.Which fact will the nurse address about the anatomy and physiology of digestion?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The nurse shares information with a client about essential nutrients.Which fact is important for the nurse to emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Nutrients are indeed essential for health, but an excess of certain nutrients can lead to health issues. For example, too much vitamin A can cause liver damage, and excessive calcium can lead to kidney stones. Balance and moderation are key in nutrient intake.

Question 6

Which client is the nurse most likely to screen for a mineral deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Strict, life-long vegetarians may be at risk for certain mineral deficiencies, such as iron, zinc, and possibly calcium, due to dietary restrictions that exclude animal products, which are primary sources of these minerals.

Question 7

Which fact should the nurse teach a client about the American Heart Association (AHA)recommendation regarding dietary fat?

Accepted Answer

The American Heart Association recommends that 25% to 35% of your total daily calories should come from fat, emphasizing the importance of not eliminating all fats but choosing healthier fats and maintaining a balanced diet.

Question 8

A client has received nutrition teaching from the RN.Which client statement will prompt the LPN/LVN to reinforce teaching about the functions and importance of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Exercise impacts water needs beyond just sweating. It increases the body's demand for water due to higher metabolic rates and temperature regulation, making it important to adjust water intake accordingly, not just based on sweating.

Question 9

The nurse working on a surgical unit is aware that surgical clients need an increased amount of dietary protein.Which is the correct reason for the increase in protein?

Accepted Answer

Increased dietary protein intake is crucial for the growth of new cells and the healing of wounds, especially after surgery, as proteins are the building blocks for tissue repair and growth.

Question 10

The nurse provides care for a client who is emaciated and exhibits a severely enlarged abdomen and liver.The health-care provider also diagnoses the client with skin infections, small for age stature, and notably delayed mental development.Which condition does the nurse expect the health-care provider to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described, such as emaciation, severely enlarged abdomen and liver, skin infections, small stature for age, and notably delayed mental development, are characteristic of Kwashiorkor disease. Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition caused by a lack of sufficient protein in the diet, despite adequate calorie intake.

Question 11

The nurse is interviewing a client during a wellness visit in a physician's office.Which comment by the client during a discussion about nutrition will cause the nurse the most concern?

Accepted Answer

Excessive vitamin intake can lead to hypervitaminosis or toxicity, which can be harmful to health.

Question 12

Which term does the nurse recognize as the process that gently propels the food bolus into the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is the process by which smooth muscle contractions move food through the digestive tract, including propelling the food bolus from the esophagus into the stomach and then into the small intestine.

Question 13

The nurse is preparing to teach a class on nutrition.The focus of the class is on the nutrition food label facts found on all processed food products.Which information will the nurse identify that each food label must include? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The nurse is providing care for a client from an Asian culture.Which foods does the nurse recognize as commonly occurring in the client's cultural diet?

Accepted Answer

Asian diets typically include soy products, fish, and legumes, reflecting a focus on plant-based proteins and seafood.

Question 15

The nurse is presenting nutrition information to a client.The client states, "I know my diet is not the healthiest, but I never remember to take vitamin supplements." Which response by the nurse reinforces good information for the client?

Accepted Answer

Most people can obtain sufficient vitamins from a balanced diet that includes a variety of plant and animal sources, reducing the need for supplements.

Question 16

A client expresses understanding about the role dietary fiber has in the prevention of constipation.Which other reasons should the nurse present about the importance of fiber in the diet? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which term should the nurse recognize for the process in which food is broken down in the gastrointestinal (GI)tract, releasing nutrients for the body to use?

Accepted Answer

Digestion is the process by which food is broken down in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing nutrients to be released and used by the body.

Question 18

The nurse provides education to a client who needs to increase intake of complete proteins.The nurse recognizes that teaching is effective if the client selects which food?

Accepted Answer

Eggs are considered a complete protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own.

Question 19

The nurse reviews the food diary of a client who is on a weight reduction plan.Which entry listed in the food diary provides the nurse with an idea why the client has not lost weight?

Accepted Answer

Whole milk and cheese are high in saturated fats and calories compared to their low-fat or non-fat counterparts, which can contribute to weight gain or hinder weight loss efforts.

Question 20

The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is a vegetarian.Which is a single source of complete protein that the nurse should recommend to the client?

Accepted Answer

Soy is a single source of complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own, making it an excellent protein choice for vegetarians.

Quiz 23: Nutrition