Evolve Nutrition Questions

A client with an exacerbation of colitis is placed on a low-residue, bland, high-protein diet. Vitamins B, C, and K are being administered parenterally. The client asks why this dietary regimen has been prescribed. How should the nurse respond? Select all that apply.

"There will be less abdominal cramping." "Fluids and electrolytes will "Intestinal absorption will improve.

A client comes for an annual physical examination. To provide appropriate nutritional counseling, the nurse calculates the client's body mass index (BMI). The client's weight is 65 kg and the height is 1.7 meters. What is the client's BMI? Record your answer using one decimal place.

23.8 The formula for BMI is: weight in kg ÷ (height in meters)2. The square of the client's height is 1.7 × 1.7 = 2.89; 65 ÷ 2.89 = 22.5. The desirable BMI for adults is 18.5 to 24.9. Study Tip: Develop a realistic plan of study. Do not set rigid, unrealistic goals.

A client eats a meal that contains 13 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of protein. What is this client's total caloric intake for this meal? Record your answer using a whole number. ___ calories

261 Fat contains 9 kilocalories per gram; carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 kilocalories per gram; therefore, 117 + 124 + 20 = 261 kilocalories.

A client with Cushing syndrome asks why a low-sodium, high-potassium diet has been prescribed. The nurse explains that:

Excessive aldosterone and cortisone cause the retention of sodium and loss of potassium

The nurse provides teaching to a client who will begin to receive tube feedings after a total laryngectomy. The nurse concludes that the teaching was understood when the client states, "I will need tube feedings until:

Healing of the incision is complete.

What are the indicators of nutritional risk in pregnancy in a client who is of normal weight? Select all that apply.

Smoker and Twin gestation

A client visits the clinic because of concerns about insomnia and recent weight loss. A tentative diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is made. In addition to these changes, the nurse further assesses this client for:

fatigue

A nurse is assessing a client with bulimia nervosa. What should the nurse ask to obtain information about the client's intake habits and patterns?

"How frequently are you eating in response to your feelings rather than because you're hungry?"

Three days after bariatric surgery, the client puts the call light on and states, "I felt a 'pop' in my belly after I had a coughing spell." The nurse assesses the client's incision site for signs of dehiscence. Which clinical finding supports the nurse's conclusion that the client is experiencing wound dehiscence?

Correct2 Sharp increase in serosanguineous drainage

A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which schedule of chest physiotherapy (CPT) is best?

Correct2 Three times a day, halfway between meals

The nurse is developing a list of appropriate foods for a client who has been prescribed a low sodium diet. The nurse reviews the list with the client. The nurse evaluates that the teaching is understood when the client states, "It is okay for me to eat:

Correct3 Shredded wheat cereal."

The nurse has taught a client about a low-sodium diet. The nurse determines the client understands instructions provided if the client selects which item as the lowest in sodium?

OJ

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a child who has anemia as a result of inadequate nutrition. In addition to iron, which nutrients should the nurse include that are necessary for red blood cell synthesis? Select all that apply.

Protein and Vit C

A Schilling test is prescribed for a client who is suspected of having pernicious anemia. The nurse considers that the primary purpose of the Schilling test is to determine the client's ability to:

absorb vit b12

A mental health nurse is admitting a client with anorexia nervosa. When obtaining the history and physical assessment, the nurse expects the client's condition to reveal:

amenorrhea

A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What should the nurse advise the client to do to limit symptoms of GERD? Select all that apply.

avoid heavy lifting avoid drinking alcohol eat small, frequent meals

When teaching a client how to prevent constipation, the nurse evaluates that the dietary teaching is understood when the client states that the preferred breakfast cereal is:

shredded wheat

A client with cholecystitis is placed on a low-fat, high-protein diet. What nutrient should the nurse teach the client is included with this diet?

skim milk

A nurse evaluates that a client with diabetes understands the teaching about the treatment of hypoglycemia when the client says, "If I become hypoglycemic I initially should eat:

sugar and a slice of bread

A nurse is counseling a pregnant client with iron-deficiency anemia about when and how to take supplemental iron. What time of day and with what drink is iron absorption most efficient?

Correct4 Before breakfast with orange juice

Which between-meal snack should a nurse tell the parents of a preschooler with a urinary tract infection to offer their child?

Correct1 Skim milk

After tolerating an oral rehydration solution (Pedialyte) being given because of dehydration resulting from diarrhea, a 20-month-old toddler's condition improves and a regular diet is started. What foods should the nurse suggest that the parents offer their child? Select all that apply.

poached eggs strained carrots animal crackers

During chemotherapy, altered nutrition is a common side effect. Knowing that compromised nutrition can contribute to an increased risk of infection and other problems, the nurse:

Provides oral supplements

Which action should the nurse take when caring for a client with malaria?

Provide nutrition between paroxysms

A nurse reviews the diet with the parents of a toddler with recently diagnosed celiac disease. What foods selected by the parents indicate that further teaching is needed?

Frankfurters and baked beans

The postoperative diet prescription for a client who had a colostomy states, "Diet as tolerated." Which principle should the nurse include in the teaching plan to help guide the client with food choices?

A return to a regular diet as soon as possible promotes physical rehabilitation.

A 9-year-old child who has successfully completed the emergency (resuscitative) phase of treatment for a severe burn injury is started on a high-protein, high-calorie diet. Which snacks should the nurse encourage between meals? Select all that apply.

Banana pudding and whipped cream Correct 5 Frozen yogurt and chocolate sprinkles and crackers and cheese

The nurse prepares a list of recommended foods for a client with hypertension that is to begin a 2-gram sodium diet. The list should include which foods? Select all that apply.

Beef steaks and Cooked broccoli

An older adult is returned to the surgical unit after having a subtotal gastrectomy. Which dietary modification should the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely prescribe?

Correct3 Resume small, easily digested feedings gradually

When caring for clients with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, it is important that the nurse understand the sociocultural influences related to eating disorders in the United States. What are these influences? Select all that apply.

Diet industry Fashion trends Competitive women's athletics

A nurse provides instruction to a client who was treated for renal colic as a result of uric acid stones. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Eliminate organ meats from diet. 4 Take maintenance dose of antibiotics. Correct 5 Correct 6 Increase fluid intake to three quarts daily.

A nurse is providing dietary counseling to a client at 14 weeks' gestation. The client is a recent immigrant from Asia, and the nurse explores the foods that the client usually eats. Which foods should the nurse counsel the client to avoid during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Raw shellfish Correct 5 Herbal supplements Correct 6 Soft-scrambled eggs

client understands that an increase in vitamin E and beta-carotene is important for healthier skin. The nurse teaches the client that excellent food sources of both of these substances are:

Spinach and mangoes

A client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. During teaching about high-calcium foods, the nurse and client evaluate the client's dietary intake from the previous day. The client recorded the intake in the chart. Which contains the best sources of calcium?

lunch

A nurse notes that a client in the detoxification unit is exhibiting early signs of alcohol withdrawal. What clinical manifestations might the nurse have noticed? Select all that apply.

anorexia and tremors

Which healthy snacks should the nurse teach the parents to give their 2-year-old child who has a diagnosis of acute asthma? Select all that apply.

apple slices and sliced veggies

A nurse provides dietary instruction to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which food choices by the client does the nurse consider most desirable? Select all that apply.

boiled spinach, sweet potatoes

A client asks the nurse to review a list of the foods the client has been choosing to combat constipation. Upon review, the nurse identifies that the food item that has the least amount of fiber content is:

cream of wheat cereal

A client has had two weeks of bile drainage from a T-tube following the client's cholecystectomy. To monitor for a lack of fat-soluble vitamins, the nurse should observe for:

easy bruising

A client is being considered for bariatric surgery. Which client health problem does the nurse identify as consistent with morbid obesity?

Correct3 Hypoventilation syndrome

The nurse is taking care of a client with cirrhosis of the liver. The best choice of a lunch for a client with this disorder is:

Correct3 Penne pasta with tomatoes, spinach, banana, and decaffeinated iced tea

A client comes to the clinic complaining of weight loss, fatigue, and a low-grade fever. Physical examination reveals a slight enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask initially when assessing for possible causes for the fever?

"When did it first become evident to you that you had a fever?

On a 6-week postpartum visit a new mother tells a nurse she wants to feed her baby whole milk after 2 months because she will be returning to work and can no longer breastfeed. The nurse plans to teach her that she should switch to formula feeding because whole milk does not meet the infant's nutritional requirements for:

Correct2 Vitamin C and iron

When advising a college student about dietary choices, the nurse should consider the caloric value of the most commonly ordered fast foods eaten by active young adults. List the following foods in order from the one with the least number of calories to the one with the most number of calories.

A garden salad has 95 calories. One slice of French toast has 126 calories. Six chicken tenders have 236 calories. An order of French fries has 372 calories. A Whopper with cheese has 720 calories.

A client will be discharged with a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) for administration of peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN). What would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's discharge teaching?

Correct3 Arranging for professional help to monitor the alternate nutrition

The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. Which outcome criteria are most important to discuss with the client?

Abstaining from binge-purge behaviors Describing a realistic perception of body shape Demonstrating three learned skills for managing stress

A 66-year-old woman who has a history of a 30-pound weight loss in 3 months, as well as periods of constipation and diarrhea, is diagnosed with cancer of the colon. The nurse should incorporate into the client's teaching plan that malignant tumors of the colon and rectum are:

Among the third most common cause of cancer in women.

A nurse inserts a nasogastric tube into a preterm infant's esophagus for feedings. Which assessment findings signify correct placement of the tube? Select all that apply.

Aspiration produces a small quantity of light-yellow or light-green liquid. Testing of the aspirate with the use of a Nitrazine strip reveals that the gastric fluid is acidic.

The nurse is conducting a nutrition class for a group of clients with congestive heart failure (CHF). It would be most important for the nurse to explain the importance of:

Choosing fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned ones

A financially struggling, large family is instructed by the home health nurse about ways to increase the dietary intake of calcium. Which suggestion should the nurse make?

Collards or kale in one meal a day

The practitioner prescribes a diet high in vitamin B1 (thiamine) for a client with a long history of alcohol abuse. The nurse concludes that the client understands the teaching about foods high in thiamine when the client states:

Correct2 "I'll choose lean beef, organ meat, and nuts.

The nurse provides a dietary list to a client who is taking oral anticoagulants with foods that should be avoided because they are high in vitamin K. What foods should be included on the list? Select all that apply.

Correct 1 Eggs Correct 2 Liver Correct 3 Cheese

The parents of an adolescent girl are upset about their daughter's diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and the treatment plan that has been proposed. What is the best response by the nurse when the client's parents ask to bring food in for the client?

Correct1 "For now, let the staff handle her food needs.

A nurse discusses the implications of diet and fluid intake with a client who is receiving lithium therapy. What should the nurse teach the client and family about nutrition?

Correct1 A regular diet should be maintained

When caring for a client with bulimia nervosa, the nurse remembers that bulimia nervosa follows a cyclical pattern. The nurse identifies the first pattern in this cycle as:

Correct2 Dieting in an attempt to maintain control of one's life

A client has decided to become a total vegetarian (vegan) and wishes to plan a diet to ensure adequate protein quality. What should the nurse recommend to the client?

Correct4 Use a mixture of plant proteins to provide the essential amino acids.

A mother who is formula feeding her 1-month-old infant asks the nurse whether any vitamin or mineral supplements are required. The nurse bases the reply on the knowledge that infants who are fed with ready-to-use formula do require a supplement. What supplement is required?

Fl

A nurse is caring for several school-aged children on the pediatric unit who are on prolonged bedrest and eating regular diets. Which breakfast should the nurse recommend to the children?

Oatmeal with raisins and milk

A mother expresses concern that her adolescent daughter is not ingesting enough calcium because of her allergy to milk. What alternative foods or liquids should the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.

green leafy veggies black or baked beans salmon and sardines

A nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric tube feeding. List the steps of the procedure in the order in which they should be performed.

Incorrect 1. Verify the solution to be administered. Incorrect 2. Wash the hands. Correct 3. Aspirate the contents of the stomach. Correct 4. Instill the prescribed solution. Correct 5. Document the client's response to the procedure.

After a short hospitalization for an episode of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) related to hypertension, a client is discharged on a regimen that includes chlorothiazide (Diuril). What should the nurse instruct the client to do regarding nutrition? Select all that apply.

Increase intake of dried cooked beans eat more citrus fruits

A health care provider diagnoses a client with acute cholecystitis with biliary colic. What clinical findings should the nurse expect when performing a health history and physical assessment? Select all that apply.

Intolerance to foods high in fat Pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen

A nurse provides dietary teaching for a client with an acute exacerbation of colitis, and afterward the client makes a list of foods that can be included on the diet. Which food choices indicate that the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.

Jelly sandwich Correct 4 Lean roast beef Correct 5 Scrambled eggs

A client with liver dysfunction states, "My gums have been bleeding spontaneously." The nurse identifies small hemorrhagic lesions on the client's face. The nurse concludes that the client needs additional vitamin:

K

A nurse is assisting a client to plan a therapeutic diet that is high in vitamin C. What excellent sources of vitamin C should be included in the plan? Select all that apply.

Oranges, broccoli and strawberries

A nurse determines that no further health teaching is needed for the parents of a 6-month-old infant when they state that they will introduce new foods in the recommended order. List the order in which these new foods should be introduced.

Rice cereal is usually introduced first because it is easily digested and has a low allergenic potential. It is fortified with iron and is given to infants between 4 and 6 months of age. Other infant cereals, derived from oats and barley, are introduced next to add a variety of tastes; all are fortified with iron. Mashed or pureed fruits are given to infants by 6 months of age to provide vitamin C and enhance the absorption of iron (some health care providers suggest pureed vegetables before fruits because infants tend to prefer the sweet taste of fruit and may reject vegetables introduced after fruit). Meats are usually given after fruits and vegetables because of their allergenic potential. Eggs are usually given after meats because their allergenic potential is greater than that of meat.

When determining whether a client has anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, the nurse should identify those characteristics that relate only to anorexia nervosa. Select all that apply.

cachexia and delayed psychosexual development

The nurse teaches a client about the increased need for vitamin A to meet the demands imposed by rapid fetal tissue growth during pregnancy. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to ingest to meet this increased need? Select all that apply.

carrots and sweet potatoes

A client with a high cholesterol level says to the nurse, "Why can't the doctor just give me a medication to eliminate all the cholesterol in my body so it isn't a problem?" Which factor related to why cholesterol is important in the human body should the nurse include in a response to the client's question?

cellular membranes

The nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client that has been prescribed a 2-gram sodium diet. The plan should include which foods that are low in sodium?

fruits and juices

A client asks the nurse what advantage breastfeeding holds over formula feeding. What major group of substances in human milk are of special importance to the newborn and cannot be reproduced in a bottle formula?

gamma-globulins

The nurse is creating a discharge teaching plan for a client that had a subtotal gastrectomy. The nurse should include what instructions about minimizing dumping syndrome? Select all that apply.

eat small frequent meals, lie down one hour after eating

A client follows a vegetarian diet and must compensate for the lack of vitamin B12 found in food of animal origin. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to consume each day?

one glass of soy milk

A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with ureteral colic and hematuria. The client also has stage 1 hypertension and is overweight. Which assessment finding should the nurse be most concerned about at this time?

pain

A client has circumgastric banding, a bariatric surgical procedure. The nurse provides discharge teaching about signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome and includes what physiological response?

palpitations

A client has a low hemoglobin level, which is attributed to nutritional deficiency, and the nurse provides dietary teaching. Which food choices by the client indicate that the nurse's instructions are effective? Select all that apply.

raisins and spinach

The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a 40-year-old client who is receiving hemodialysis. The nurse should encourage the client to include what in the client's dietary plan?

rice

During a follow-up visit, the nurse observes that a toddler still has improper bone development, even after proper nutritional counseling to the mother. Which foods, when omitted, are responsible for this condition in the infant? Select all that apply.

waffles and OJ

During her first visit to the prenatal clinic a client is found to be obese. During the ensuing 5 months, the client has not been successful adhering to her nutritional plan. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client has been successful during the sixth month?

weight gain of 2 lb

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?

wheat and oat products

After reading that nutrition during pregnancy is important for optimal growth and development of a baby, a pregnant woman asks the nurse what foods she should be eating. The nurse begins the teaching/learning process by:

Correct1 Asking the client what she usually eats at each mea

A client is seen in the clinic with sickle cell anemia. The primary health care provider has prescribed an iron supplement to treat the client's anemia. The primary concern in regards to giving the supplement is:

Correct1 Giving iron with this condition is contraindicated.

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with just-diagnosed cystic fibrosis. The child has been passing loose, bulky, foul-smelling stools and is in the third percentile for weight. What is the best explanation of the growth failure?

Correct1 Impaired digestion and absorption because of the lack of pancreatic enzymes

A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a central venous access device. Important nursing interventions include:

Correct1 Placing the client in the supine position before changing the tubing

The mother of an 8-month-old who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease asked for information as to what foods contain gluten. Select all that apply.

wheat, oatmeal, cream of wheat

When reviewing an appropriate diet for a client with diabetes, the client expresses a dislike for sweet potatoes. What should the nurse suggest is a safe equivalent for sweet potatoes?

white bread

A client is admitted to the hospital for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What should the nurse encourage the client to add to the diet to help normalize bowel function after surgery?

whole bran

The nurse provides a list of appropriate food choices to a client with newly diagnosed diabetes. The client reviews the list and says, "I do not like and refuse to eat asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms." In response, the nurse teaches the client about the food exchange list. The nurse evaluates that the teaching is understood when the client states, "Instead of asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms, I can eat:

Correct1 String beans, beets, or carrots."

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?

Correct2 "The most important interventions are good nutrition and portion control."

A nurse plans an evening snack of milk, crackers, and cheese for a client who is receiving Humulin N insulin. What is the purpose of this snack?

Correct2 Food to counteract late insulin activity

What prenatal teaching is applicable for a client who is between 13 and 24 weeks' gestation?

Correct2 Growth of the fetus, personal hygiene, and nutritional guidance

A client is recovering from full-thickness burns and the nurse provides counseling on how to best meet nutritional needs. When which foods are selected does the nurse identify that the client understands the teaching?

Correct3 Cheeseburger and a malted milkshake

A 10-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is selecting foods for dinner from a menu. Which foods should the nurse encourage?

Correct3 Corn on the cob, baked chicken, rice, apple, and milk

A client had a gastric bypass procedure to treat morbid obesity. After surgery the client reports weakness, sweating, palpitations, and dizziness after eating. What should the nurse encourage the client to do?

Correct3 Divide the daily caloric intake into six smaller meals.

A client is diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What does the nurse determine is the basic intention underlying the unique dietary management for this client?

Correct3 Eliminate chemical, mechanical, and thermal irritation

A client is being discharged after an acute episode of hepatitis. The nurse expects the primary health care provider to prescribe which type of diet for this client?

Correct4 High calorie, high protein, high carbohydrate, moderate fat

A client asks about the difference between cow's milk and breast milk. The nurse should respond that cow's milk differs from human milk in that it contains:

Correct4 More protein, more calcium, and fewer carbohydrates

An obese client must self-administer insulin using an insulin syringe. The technique that the nurse teaches the client to use is to:

Correct4 Spread the tissue and inject at a 90-degree angle

The multidisciplinary team decides to use a behavior modification approach for a young woman with anorexia nervosa. Which planned nursing intervention is an appropriate approach to use with this client?

Correct3 Restricting the client to her room until she has gained 2 lb

When a Schilling test is prescribed for a client suspected of having cobalamin deficiency because of pernicious anemia, the nurse plans to:

Correct4 Collect a 24- to 48-hour urine specimen

A client with malabsorption syndrome is admitted to the hospital for medical intervention. A subclavian catheter is inserted and the client is started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What should the nurse teach the client to prevent the most common complication of TPN?

avoid disturbing the dressing

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a gastric bypass to treat morbid obesity. Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of preventing dumping syndrome after meals? Select all that apply.

"I will not drink fluids when I eat meals." "I will eat small, frequent meals instead of three large meals a day." Correct 5 "I will avoid sweetened and spicy foods."

The mother of a 4-month-old infant weighing 11 lb asks the nurse how much formula is required per day now that her baby has been weaned from the breast. The recommended caloric intake is 108 kcal/kg, and the formula contains 20 kcal/oz. How much formula should the nurse tell the mother to give to her infant each day?

27oz The infant's daily intake should be approximately 27 oz. The infant weighs 11 lb (11/2.2 = 5 kg). An infant's daily caloric need is 108 kcal/kg body weight. 108 kcal × 5 kg = 540 kcal/day; because there are 20 kcal/oz, 540 ÷ 20 = 27 oz. Twenty-one ounces is inadequate; 33 or 39 oz is excessive.

Clients with eating disorders often exhibit similar symptoms. What should the nurse expect an adolescent with anorexia nervosa to exhibit?

Active instability

Optimal discharge teaching, with regard to dumping syndrome following gastroduodenostomy, includes:

Assuring the client that symptoms generally resolve within a year of surgery

A client undergoes pituitary surgery via the transsphenoidal route. Which foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid after surgery? Select all that apply.

Celery and Toast

A nurse who works in a mental health facility determines that the priority nursing intervention for a newly admitted client with bulimia nervosa is to:

Check on the client continually

A nurse teaches a client with type 1 diabetes about the treatment of hypoglycemia. If the teaching is effective, which foods does the client identify to manage hypoglycemia?

Cheese sandwich and sugar

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with cystic fibrosis that is taking a pancreatic enzyme replacement. Which effect of the medication should the nurse look for that may indicate the enzyme is inadequate?

Correct3 Abdominal cramping

A nurse is discussing dietary guidelines to help reduce a client's risk for heart disease. What should the nurse teach the client?

Correct3 Increase complex carbohydrates.

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The health care provider's prescriptions include nothing by mouth and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse explains that the TPN therapy:

Will meet the client's nutritional needs without causing the discomfort precipitated by eating

A male client with cyclothymic disorder with hypomanic symptoms is admitted to the psychiatric unit. He has progressively lost weight and does not take the time to eat his food. How can the nurse best respond to this situation?

By ordering food that he can hold in his hand to eat while moving around

A nurse is planning to teach the parents of a preterm infant about the infant's nutritional needs. Some nutrients are required in greater quantities in a preterm infant than a full-term one. Which nutrients should the nurse include in the plan?

Proteins

A nurse advises a client receiving furosemide (Lasix) to increase potassium intake. Which fruit should the nurse encourage the client to eat? Select all that apply.

Prune, banana

Two days after being discharged a new mother calls the clinic stating that she is not sure that her baby is receiving enough breast milk. What information does the nurse need to determine whether the infant is being fed adequately?

Voids four times before 2 pm

A nurse asks a client with ischemic heart disease to identify the foods that are most important to restrict. The nurse determines that the client understands the dietary instructions when the client identifies the following foods. Select all that apply.

chicken broth enriched whole milk red meats, such as beef and liver and other glandular organ meats

A client is evaluated at a clinic, and the health care provider suspects that the client has anemia and a peptic ulcer. To determine if the client has peptic ulcer, the nurse expects that what diagnostic test will be performed?

gastric culture

A client is instructed to avoid straining on defecation postoperatively. The nurse evaluates that the related teaching is understood when the client states, "I must increase my intake of:

green veggies

A client with Ménière 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?

macaroni