Adaptive Quiz 5: Nutrition

Which malnutrition condition may predispose a client to secondary immunodeficiency? Cachexia Cirrhosis Diabetes mellitus Hodgkin's lymphoma

Cachexia

A nurse is teaching a community group about the basics of nutrition. A participant questions why fluoride is added to drinking water. The nurse should respond that it is a necessary element added to drinking water to promote what? Dental health Growth and development Improved hearing Night vision

Dental health

Which instructions given to a client with renal calculi would be most beneficial? Select all that apply. "Drink plenty of water." "Have spinach soup every day." "Substitute lemon juice for tea." "Include high amounts of protein in the diet." "Consume foods rich in omega-3-fatty acids."

"Drink plenty of water." "Substitute lemon juice for tea."

After a teaching session, the nurse evaluates the client's understanding of hypoparathyroidism. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further education? "I should eat an orange a day." "I should include yogurt in my diet." "I should perform mild exercises daily." "I should sit outside in the sun."

"I should include yogurt in my diet."

A registered nurse teaches a client and the caregiver about pressure ulcer care. Which statement made by the caregiver indicates the need for further teaching? "I should inspect the client's skin daily." "I should manage the client's incontinence as quickly as possible." "I should properly dispose of the client's contaminated dressings." "I should not worry about what the client eats."

"I should not worry about what the client eats."

A registered nurse provides dietary instructions to a client who is prescribed isocarboxazid for depression. Which statements made by the client indicates a need for further education? Select all that apply. "I will limit my intake of coffee." "I will limit my intake of yogurt." "I will include bananas in my diet." "I will limit my intake of red wine." "I will add dark chocolates to my diet."

"I will limit my intake of coffee." "I will limit my intake of yogurt." "I will limit my intake of red wine."

A client with Meniere disease is advised to eat a sodium-restricted diet to reduce endolymphatic fluid. Which food selection provides evidence that the nurse's teaching was effective? Cake Macaroni Baked clams Grilled cheese

Macaroni

A nurse notices that a diabetic client is consuming chocolate brought by a family member. Which nursing action should a nurse perform to adhere to the principle of autonomy? The nurse should ask if the client has a weakness for sweets. The nurse requests that the client refrain from eating chocolates. The nurse explains the consequences of eating chocolates to the client. The nurse collaborates with a dietician to obtain a special diet chart for the client.

The nurse collaborates with a dietician to obtain a special diet chart for the client.

Which food should be avoided by a client who is prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)? Bologna Potatoes Citrus fruit Grapefruit juice

Bologna

A nurse assesses a client with dry and brittle hair, flaky skin, a beefy-red tongue, and bleeding gums. The nurse recognizes that these clinical manifestations are most likely a result of what? A food allergy Noncompliance with medications Side effects from medications A nutritional deficiency

A nutritional deficiency