Prep-U nutrition

A mother asks the nurse where the microwave is so that she can warm up breast milk to feed her baby. What is the best response by the nurse?

"You should warm the breast milk under warm water instead."

A newborn has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse teaches the mother about a special diet to restrict phenylalanine intake. When does this diet need to be initiated?

7-10 days of age

A nurse consulting with a nutrition specialist knows it's important to consider a special diet for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which diet is appropriate for this client?

high protein

A client with a latex allergy has received a supper tray. What foods may be of concern and should not be given to this client? Select all that apply.

A green salad with lettuce, celery, and cucumbers A banana A beef taco with guacamole

A woman is reporting bladder urgency. It is most important to assess:

Caffeine intake

A child is eating a peanut butter sandwich. He is ingesting an excellent source of:

Magnesium

A client reports she has lactose intolerance and questions the nurse about alternative sources of calcium. What options can be provided by the nurse?

Spinach

For a client with anorexia nervosa, which goal takes the highest priority?

The client will establish adequate daily intake

The nurse is educating a patient with iron deficiency anemia about food sources high in iron and how to enhance the absorption of iron when eating these foods. What can the nurse inform the client would enhance the absorption?

Calf's liver with a glass of orange juice

A client tells the nurse that she has been working hard for the past 3 months to control her type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. To determine the effectiveness of the client's efforts, the nurse should check:

Glycosylated hemoglobin