NUTRITION

Bone Lost and increased risk of fractures

A clinic nurse has determined that an underweight female dancer has a body fat of 8% and is now experiencing amenorrhea. The nurse educates the client that the long term risks associated with amenorrhea include which of the following?

Proportionally Activity Moderation Variety

A community health nurse is educating a group college student regarding proper nutrition. Which of the following themes are included in the nurse's education regarding food guides?

Vitamin D (Vitamins ADEK= fat soluble)

A community health nurse is instructing a group of clients about the vitamin supplements and how the body can retrieve fat-soluble vitamins from storage as needed, which of the following vitamins should the nurse identify as a fat-soluble vitamin?

The best way to obtain nutrients is by eating a variety of nutritious foods.

A healthy 37-year old client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take a daily nutritional supplement. Which is the best response by the nurse.

A client who weighs 30% above ideal body weight

A nurse assessing four female clients for obesity of the following clients have manifestations of obesity?

A male client with a body mass index of 29

A nurse at a health fair is assessing the weight of four clients. Which of the following clients should classified as overweight?

Albumin

A nurse is admitting a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be altered?

bleeding gums

A nurse is assessing a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following finding should the nurse expect?

24 calories

A nurse is assessing the amount of energy a client produced with the carbohydrates consumed during lunch. The nurse should determine that 6g of carbohydrate would produce which of the following amounts of total calories?

Fats

A nurse is assessing the amount of energy contained in the foods on the client's lunch tray, to do this the nurse needs to know the number of grams of carbohydrates and proteins of which of the following food components?

Green beans

A nurse is assisting a client with selecting complex carbohydrates from menu list. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

You should alternate moderate-intensity and vigorous activity for 45 minutes each day

A nurse is caring for a client that asks about the amount of exercise needed for healthful fitness benefits. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Chicken

A nurse is caring for a client that requires an increased protein intake. The client tells the nurse some of the client's favorite foods, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend has the best source of protein among these suggestions?

Pickled vegetables

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for a low sodium diet. The client's family has requested to bring in some of the client's favorite foods. Which of the following food items should the nurse tell the family members to omit?

A Client that is receiving peritoneal dialysis

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has an increased need for dietary protein?

Illiteracy Nausea Depression Eating disorder

A nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as influencing nutritional intake?

Peanut butter jelly sandwich

A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent client who is a vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to provide nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet?

Economics and sufficient funding

A nurse is conducting an assessment of a community's nutritional status. Knowing that each person is ultimately responsible for the quality of dietary intake, which of the following has the greatest impact on the community's health and nutritional status?

Grains

A nurse is consulting with the dietitian regarding a client's need for increased protein intake. Which of the following food sources should the nurse identify as an INCOMPLETE protein?

Calcium

A nurse is discussing the Prevention of osteoporosis with an older adult client. The nurse should instruct the client to increase the intake of which of the following nutrient?

Watermelon

A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to increase daily fluid intake. which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume that has the highest percentage of water by weight?

Lemon-lime soda

A nurse is educating a client experiencing sleep disturbances and desires to decrease caffeine intake. Which of the following beverages should the nurse recommend?

A client with a weight off 150 lb and height of 68 inches

A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients has a healthy BMI?

Dietary fiber Calcium Total food energy (calories) Sodium

A nurse is explaining food label requirements to a group at a health clinic. The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 require all the following specific be on packaging Select all that apply?

Canola oil

A nurse is instructing a client about cooking oils to promote healthier eating. The nurse should be cooking in which of the following cooking oils has had the least amount of saturated fat?

Skinless white turkey meat

A nurse is instructing a client about lean proteins which of the following foods should the nurse include as a source of very lean protein?

I should eat white rice as a side dish I can prepare refried beans for super A fresh pear would be a good snack option Bran cereal would be a good breakfast choice

A nurse is instructing a client about which foods should be included in a low fat-fiber diet. Which of the following indicates the client understands the instruction?

20-35 g

A nurse is instructing a group of adults about nutrition, the nurse should include which of the following amounts as an appropriate daily intake of fiber for an adult woman?

Vitamin C

A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition and eating foods high in iron. The nurse should include that which of the following aids in the absorption of iron?

RDA is the daily percentage of energy intake values established for macronutrients.

A nurse is instructing a group of clients at a community health program about recommended dietary allowance. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the instruction?

Consuming foods high in vitamin K can produce toxic effects.

A nurse is instructing a group of clients at a health fair about the dietary supplements. which of the following information should the nurse include in the instruction?

1 cup milk

A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium-rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the instruction as the best source of calcium?

Animal Sources of protein contain 20 essential amino acids.

A nurse is instructing a group of young adult clients about the role of essential nutrients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the instruction?

Older adults have altered food flavor from a decrease in taste cells School-age children need to avoid hotdogs and grapes Toddlers become picky eaters Infants triple wait at the 1 year Pregnant women to follow the pre-pregnancy dietary requirement

A nurse is instructing a health class about the nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan, which information should the nurse include in the education session?

The client will be provided education to maintain optimal weight through the exercise and nutrition.

A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse at the community clinic regarding primary prevention of the cease to nutrition. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates comprehension of primary prevention education strategies?

Toddlers become picky eater

A nurse is planning a teaching session about nutritional requirements across the lifespan for a group of mothers. What information should be included in the teaching session.

Butter poultry orange juice frozen vegetables yogurt

A nurse is planning to instruct a client about a low potassium diet, which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

Frequently skipping breakfast Eating without family supervision frequently Skipping more than three meals/week

A nurse is preparing an education program for a group of parents of adolescent. Which of the following should be included as indication of nutritional risk among adolescents?

Sweet potatoes

A nurse is providing dietary instruction to a client with diverticulitis about increasing fiber intake, which of the following food choices by the client indicates that instruction has been understood?

I will avoid purchasing deli meats for making sandwiches. Reading nutritional food labels will help me make healthier choices. I will incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables in my daily diet.

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicate an understanding of the low sodium diet prescription?

Impaired motor control

A nurse is providing education to a group of adult athletes about the prevention of the effects of dehydration on the body, which of the following manifestation should the nurse include in the instruction?

Include full servings of nuts and flaxseed daily.

A nurse is providing information about factors that influence nutrition with a client that adheres to a lacto-vegan diet. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?

1 oz sunflower seeds

A nurse is providing information to a group of older adults about oil-rich foods. Which of the following foods should be included as the equivalent of 6 tsp of oil?

Choose Solid foods over liquids

A nurse is providing instructions to a client with type 1 diabetes about nutritional intake during times of illness. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

1 cup whole grain wheat flour

A nurse is providing nutrition instruction to a group of clients. The nurse should include that which of the following foods contains the highest level of thiamine per serving?

Fresh Apples

A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client with dumping syndrome following a hemi-colectomy. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the clients to avoid?

1 cup chopped chicken breast (rationale: chicken breast have 114% more calcium than salmon. 3oz of canned salmon=8mg, 3 oz chopped chicken breast=13mg)

A nurse is providing nutritional instructions to a client with osteoporosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as being the highest calcium?

1 cup ready to eat cereal flakes

A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the mother of a preschooler and is recommending food options to provide 1 ounce of grains. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

I eat two eggs for breakfast each morning

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client with a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up instruction on a low-cholesterol diet?

A client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an older adult client with a BMI of 17, which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk for malnutrition?

Fish

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the sources of omega fatty acids. Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

1 cup of canned black beans

A nurse planning nutritional instructions for a client experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?

Strawberries Bananas Egg/ ham omelet Milkshakes Tuna fish Cottage cheese

A nurse providing Instruction to a client with cancer about foods that prevent protein-energy malnutrition. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the instructions?

Protein-rich foods provide student athletes a safe alternative to amino acid supplements.

A school nurse is instructing a group of high school student athletes about protein and amino acid supplements. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Water

Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are based upon a review of available scientific data. Applying this information to nutritional education to clients, the nurse would explain which nutrient should be majority of daily intake of to sustain health?

166 calories

How many calories are contained in a food item that has 15 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, 10 g of fat?

Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.

The School nurse is providing formal health education to a group of teens using the dietary guide, MyPlate. Which of the following is the most accurate description of the MyPlate food guidance system?

Vitamin D

The nurse is teaching a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the instruction that sunlight is necessary for the formation of which vitamin?

Sufficient nutrients to provide for daily body requirements and for increased metabolic demands.

Which definition is the best for describing optimal nutritional status?

Recommend daily allowance (RDA)

Which value will guide the nurse in providing the amount of dietary needed for a client found to be low in vitamin B-12?