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A hospitalized 10-year-old child is apathetic about eating. What is the best nursing intervention to support the child's nutrition? Asking the parents to visit at mealtimes Having a nursing assistant feed the child Providing diversional activity at mealtimes Eliminating the child's between-meal snacks

Ask parent to visit at mealtimes

Which drug is derived from a natural source and may be prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis? Calcitonin Raloxifene Clomiphene Bisphosphonates

calcitonin

a lack of folic acid can result in

neural tube defects/ spinal bifida

A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-aged child with celiac disease about the nutrients that must be avoided in a gluten-free diet. What nutrients should the nurse teach the parents to avoid? Saturated oils and fats Milk and hard cheeses Corn and rice products Wheat and oat products

wheat and oat products

an immunological small intestine enteropathy characterized by the inability to metabolize the gliadin component of gluten found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye, and oats

celiac disease

A nurse in the pediatric clinic is assessing an 11-month-old infant with iron-deficiency anemia. The infant's hemoglobin is 8 g/dL (80 mmol/L). What does the nurse expect to observe when assessing the infant? Pallor Tremors Cyanosis Spasticity

pallor

The nurse is taking care of a client with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites. Which lunch is the best choice for a client with this disorder? Ham sandwich with cheese, whole milk, and potato chips Penne pasta, spinach, banana, and decaffeinated iced tea Baked lasagna with sausage, salad, and milkshake Hamburger, french fries, and cola

penne pasta, spinach, banana, decaffeinated ice tea

______________ is plentiful in green leafy vegetables; broccoli provides 207 mg of _____________

potassium

A child has cystic fibrosis. Which verbalization by the parents about their plan for the child's dietary regimen provides evidence that they understand the nurse's instructions? Restrict fluids during mealtimes. Discontinue the use of salt when cooking. Provide high-calorie foods between meals. Add whole-milk products from the diet.

provide high-calorie foods between meals

A 6-year-old child treated for acute glomerulonephritis has improved and is soon to be discharged. What should the nurse plan to offer the parents in preparation for the discharge? Samples of no-salt-added diets for the child to continue at home Suggestions about activities to keep the child mobile for longer periods Instructions about when the child should return for a workup for a kidney transplant Phone numbers to reach the nurse on the unit so the parents may call if there are any questions

samples of no-salt added diets for the child to continue at home

A 17-year-old adolescent was recently found to have type 2 diabetes mellitus. What information will the nurse include when providing education to the family? "Your teen will need insulin injections for the rest of her life." "The most important interventions are good nutrition and portion control." "This is a condition where the body produces antibodies against its own cells." "This condition causes weight loss and increased appetite, thirst, and urination."

the most important interventions are good nutrition and portion control

Substance-induced persistent dementia is caused by a prolonged deficiency of

vitamin B (thiamine)

A client is instructed to avoid straining on defecation postoperatively. Which food item chosen by the client indicates successful learning? ripe bananas Milk products Green vegetables Creamed potatoes

green vegetables

A client is receiving hypertonic tube feedings. What should the nurse consider to be the main reason this client may experience diarrhea? Increased fiber intake Bacterial contamination Inappropriate positioning High osmolarity of the feedings

high osmolrity of the feedings

The parents of a 6-month-old ask a nurse how to introduce their infant to pureed foods. How should the nurse respond? "Introduce one food at a time every 4 to 7 days." "Mix the pureed food with the formula two or three times a day." "Try to maintain the formula intake regardless of solid food intake." "Offer pureed foods by spoon after the bottle of formula is finished."

introduce one food at a time every 4 to 7 days

type 2 diabetes is usually children that are...

overweight

A client with systemic lupus erythematosus is taking prednisone. The nurse anticipates that the steroid may cause hypokalemia. What food will the nurse encourage the client to eat? Broccoli Oatmeal Fried rice Cooked carrots

broccoli

Thick mucous gland secretions, elevated sweat electrolytes, meconium ileus, and difficulty maintaining and gaining weight are associated with which autosomal recessive disorder?

cystic fiberosis

While awaiting surgery, a client with a long history of Crohn disease is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on an outpatient basis. The nurse teaches the client that TPN helps to prepare for surgery by which process? Decreasing fecal bulk Preventing bowel infection Providing stimulation of secretions Maintaining negative nitrogen balance

decrease fecal bulk

A nurse is planning care for a client with substance-induced persisting dementia resulting from long-term alcohol use. Which nutritional problem, in addition to the effect of alcohol on brain tissue, has contributed to substance-induced persisting dementia? Increase in serotonin Deficiency of thiamine Reduction in iron intake Malabsorption of riboflavin

deficiency of thiamine

A client with cirrhosis and ascites will require moderate to low...

fat and sodium

is important for the pregnant woman

folic acid


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