211 - Nutrition practice questions
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about bottle feeding. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?
"I will tip the nipple so air is present as my baby sucks."
A nurse is admitting a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect to the altered?
Albumin A low albumin is a measure of plasma proteins which reflects the nutritional condition of a client experiencing anorexia and malnutrition over an extended period of time.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings indicate to the nurse the client's peristalsis is returning?
Flatulence
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN, but the new TPN solution has not arrived from the pharmacy. The client receives additional IV fat emulsions during the night shift. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Hang dextrose 10% in water (D10W) until the TPN solution is delivered. The nurse should hang D10W if the TPN runs out or is not available to hang. This is a hypertonic solution that will maintain glucose level and prevent rebound hypoglycemia.
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Rice
