Nutrition

Which nursing student statement regarding vegetarian diets requires further teaching from the nursing instructor?

"According to research, vegetarians have a higher incidence of obesity than others."

The nurse is preparing to perform a nutritional assessment for a client. Which question would be most appropriate to use when initiating the assessment?

"Can you tell me what you've eaten in the last 24 hours?"

An older adult client who has a BMI of 28.1 and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports heartburn frequently. The nurse plans to teach the client how to manage and prevent heartburn. What information will the nurse include in the teaching for this client? Select all that apply.

-Plan a nutritious diet that will allow you to lose weight. -Do not use products that contain nicotine, such as tobacco and vaping devices. -Maintain a diet that is low in fat. -When teaching a client who has GERD, the nurse will include the following information: no smoking, a diet low in fat, and lose weight.

A nurse is caring for a client with a wound infection. The dietician has prescribed a diet rich in vitamin A. The client asks the nurse, "Why do I need vitamin A?" The nurse integrates an understanding of which rationale as a major reason when responding to the client?

A - It helps maintain healthy epithelium

The nurse is planning to assist a client with self-feeding. The client has dysphagia. Which intervention related to feeding will the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

Assess patency of bedside suctioning equipment prior to starting a meal.

A nurse is delivering meal trays to clients on the unit. One client has a fractured dominant arm which is in a sling. What is the first nursing action when bringing the tray into the client's room?

Identify the name of the client.

An older adult client informs the nurse that foods don't taste or smell the same and eating is a chore. What suggestion can the nurse provide to the client to address this age-related change?

Try eating foods that are attractive and at the proper temperature.

The nurse has observed that a client's food intake has diminished in recent days. What intervention should the nurse perform in order to stimulate the client's appetite?

Try to ensure that the client's food is attractive and sufficiently warm.

A 16-year-old adolescent informs her nurse that she became a vegetarian 1 year ago. Lately she is reporting fatigue and has trouble concentrating. A quick blood test ordered by her licensed provider informs the nurse that she has pernicious anemia. This is a deficiency of what vitamin?

Vitamin B12

Which vitamin is found only in animal foods?

Vitamin B12

A nurse in a rural health center meets a new client, age 4. The nurse notices as the client enters the clinic that his legs appear to be bowed. When he smiles, the nurse also notes that his dentition is quite malformed for a child his age. What vitamin deficiency would the nurse most suspect?

Vitamin D

A nurse is teaching a class on diet and nutrition to a group of new parents who are breastfeeding their infants. During the instruction, what will the nurse emphasize?

You should include variety in daily food choices

The nurse is consulting with a client about diet following surgery. Which dietary component best supports the client's wound healing?

lean protein such as turkey and chicken

A client with influenza is prescribed a diet that is rich in fiber and carbohydrates. Which would the nurse incorporate into the education plan as a major reason for the high fiber diet?

maintenance of normal bowel elimination

A postmenopausal client wishes to increase the amount of vitamin D that she consumes to help keep her bones strong. Which food will the nurse recommend?

milk

The community nurse is educating client groups about nutrition. Which group does the nurse identify that will benefit most from nutritional counseling and intervention?

older adults living on a fixed income

A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5. Which category should the nurse understand this client would be placed in?

overweight

A nurse is working with a 45-year-old construction worker. The nurse obtains his height and weight and calculates that his BMI is 28. How would the nurse best classify James?

overweight

An 84-year-old resident of a long-term care facility developed the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer disease several months ago and has experienced a significant decline in food intake as the disease has progressed. What action should the nurse take in order to promote nutrition for this client?

provide consistency in the time and place for eating each meal

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group on healthy nutrition using information from the USDA's website, ChooseMyPlate.gov. Which recommendation would the nurse be least likely to include?

switching to whole milk