Midterm nutrition

are factors that the clients would include to demonstrate understanding An adolescent client tells the nurse that they have been restricting calories for 1 month in order to lose weight . The client reports feeling tired since starting the diet and says , " I just don't have enough energy to exercise . " The nurse suspects the client is experiencing

protein catabolism .

24. The nurse is performing an assessment of a new client who is being admitted to rule out nutritional problems . The nurse is aware that the body can break down fatty acids incompletely , resulting in an increase of ketone formation . The client asks , " What could be causing this to happen ? " The nurse could give

uncontrolled diabetes as an example .

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class , and the subject for today is the basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) . The nurse would tell the students the BMR accounts for approximately of the total energy requirement for most people . exercise will I need each week to lose weight The nurse's best response is "

" I don't have enough information yet . Let's talk more about your goals and what you're doing now " .

explain the glycemic index

" It is a comparison between the blood glucose response caused by 50 g of pure glucose and 50 g of regular food "

The nurse is teaching a client how to determine the caloric content of their fat and no protein or carbohydrate in one tablespoon and reports adding one favorite foods . The client identifies a favorite salad dressing as containing 14 g of tablespoon to each salad they consume . The nurse will indicate that there are

126 calories in that amount of the dressing .

Jeor equation , the nurse estimates the client's basal energy expenditure ( BEE ) to be closest to

1350 cal / day .

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class , and the subject for today is the basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) . The nurse would tell the students the BMR accounts for approximately of the total energy requirement for most people .

65%

5. The nurse is teaching a class about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans ( DGA ) . The nurse should identify ——as the focus groups of the

All people regardless of age

The nurse is teaching a client about making better food choices to help her lose weight . The nurse should encourage the client to choose

Apple slices , Plain yogurt with fruit slices , and baked chicken without skin

6. A nurse has attended a seminar covering the objectives of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans . Upon returning to the clinic , the nurse is asked what the clinic could do differently to meet the objectives . "

Discuss with clients how to customize and enjoy dietary choices " would be an appropriate response

3. The school nurse is teaching nutrition to a group of primary school students . After presenting MyPlate to the students and discussing their food options , the nurse knows teaching has been effective when the students make the comment that "

Half our plate should be fruits and vegetables

26. A nurse is helping a client learn to incorporate healthier fat choices in the eating pattern . The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the client chooses

Olive oil and salmon .

The client reports adhering to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges AMDRS ) for dietary intake as recommended by the healthcare provider . The nurse knows the client understands the purpose of the AMDRS when they identify

Possible decrease in chronic disease risk as potential benefit .

25. The nurse is teaching a nutrition class to clients bariatric clinic . One of the clients asks , " If fat isn't good for you , why not go on a fat - free diet ? " The nurse should respond "

Some types of fat can help to reduce heart disease " .

. The client is a healthy college student who is interested in maintaining a healthy weight by following a 2000 - calorie diet .

The nurse should recommend the student Eat 21/2 cup equivalents on a daily basis

One of the students in a nutrition class asks the nurse to explain the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges ( AMDRS ) . "

They identify ranges for macronutrient intake as proportions of calorie intake " is the best response

The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about saturated and unsaturated fatty acids . The educator recognizes that teaching has been effective when a student makes the statement that—-

Unsaturated fats are often found in fish oils " .

The nurse is assessing the nutritional needs of a client who reports being a strict vegan Because the client adheres to a plant - based diet only , they may be at risk for a deficiency of

Vitamin B12 .

27. The nurse is providing teaching to a client who has undergone gastric resection . is a potential deficiency should the nurse explain is commonly associated with this procedure ..

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The school nurse is explaining protein digestion during a nutrition class . The nurse recognizes that teaching is effective when the class indicates that protein is broken down into for absorption .

amino acids

are factors that the clients would include to demonstrate understanding

amount consumed and The method of preparation

The nurse is teaching the client to read the " Nutrition Facts " label when shopping for food . The nurse teaches the client that the serving size that appears on label is based on the

amount that would likely be eaten .

7. The nurse has been emphasizing the importance of reading labels to know the content of foods the client is eating . When reading a nutrition label the client recognizes canola oil is the best option

canola oil

22. The nurse is teaching a client about the benefits of including omega - 3 fatty acids in the eating pattern . The nurse recognizes that education has been successful as the best sources of omega - 3 fatty when the client identifies acids ....,,,

cold water fish as the best sources of omega - 3 fatty acids .

Each individual has a specific energy need to achieve optimal body function Once this energy need is met , the body will

convert any excess protein consumed to fatty acids and store it .

toddler is being admitted to the pediatric ICU with a diagnosis of Kwashiorkor . In reviewing the orders for this client , the nurse expects initial interventions to focus on

correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances .

The nurse is discussing polyols with a client . The nurse judges teaching to be effective when the client states that consuming large amounts of polyols is most likely to cause

diarrhea

8. The nurse is teaching a group of clients how to read nutritional labels to enable found in fruit , such as dextrose The nurse knows that teaching has been various names that are used to identify sugars that are them to make informed choices . The nurse includes information about the effective when one client states that dextrose is also known by

glucose

The nurse is assessing an adult male client whose waist measure is 42 in . ( 107 cm ) . The nurse is aware that this finding indicates an increased risk for

hypertension

The nurse is teaching a client about the concept of combining incomplete proteins that are complementary . The nurse should provide

lentils and rice

to reduce is to the risk of cavities in our child's teeth

limit between meal snacking on carbohydrates

10.A client reports having occasional constipation . The nurse would recommend oatmeal to help prevent the condition .

oatmeal

A client is found to have a BMI of 37 upon assessment . This indicates the client is in the

obesity class 2 weight category

In evaluating a client's nutritional needs , the nurse realizes the client will need to increase protein intake when is present .

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