Nutrition quiz

A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for calcium supplements. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to promote calcium absorption?

Fortified milk

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a low-sodium diet to manage hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I can snack on fresh fruit."

A provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practices Hinduism that she needs more protein in her diet and suggests eating more meat. After the provider leaves the examination room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Let's discuss other foods that are also high in protein that you could substitute for meat."

A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to an older adult client. The client asks, "Don't I need the same amount of nutrients that I did when I was younger?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Older adults need an increased amount of calcium."

A nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

"Protein builds and repairs body tissue."

A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical records of a group clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for iron deficiency? (Select all that apply.)

A client who is a vegetarian A client who is pregnant A toddler who is overweight

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering at home after inpatient treatment for burn injuries. To increase the protein density of the client's meals, which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to the client's caregiver?

Add chopped hard-boiled eggs to soups and casseroles

A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of protein calorie malnourishment? (Select all that apply.)

Dry, brittle hair Edema Poor wound healing

A nurse in a provider's office is teaching a client about foods that are high in fiber. Which of the following food choices made by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Black beans Whole-grain bread

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parental nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Check the client's capillary blood glucose level every 4 hr

A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticulitis and a new prescription for low-fiber diet. Which of the following food items should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray?

Coleslaw

A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant. Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?

Collard greens

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has protein-calorie malnutrition. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Decreased albumin

A nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted white bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled chicken, a baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2 servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner. This client's diet is deficient in which of the following food groups?

Grains

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who adheres to Kosher dietary laws. Which of the following food selections should the nurse recommend?

Grilled salmon

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client. The nurse determines the client's body mass index is 21.2. This finding is classified as which of the following?

Healthy weight

A nurse is teaching a group of toddlers about measures to reduce the risk of choking. Which of the following foods increase the risk of choking in toddlers? (Select all that apply)

Hot dogs Grapes Bagels Marshmallows

A nurse is planning an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as involved in oxygen transportation?

Iron

A nurse is providing nutritional counseling for a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase in her daily diet?

Iron

A nurse is planning an in-service about various dietary practices. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Kosher diets have restrictions regarding how the food must be prepared.

A nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk?

Lactose

A nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following piece of information should the nurse include?

Protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. The nurse should expect the client's provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?

Vitamin B12

A nurse is caring for a client who has scurvy. Which of the following vitamin deficiencies should the nurse identify as the cause of this disease?

Vitamin C

A nurse is caring for a client who has a deficiency of vitamin D. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet?

Whole milk