WorksheetsNutrition test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The nurse is caring for a client with an ileostomy who reports an embarrassing odor.
The nurse should recommend that the client avoid consuming
buttermilk.
parsley.
yogurt.
eggs.
A nurse is taking care of a client with acute peritonitis.
The nurse should do which of the following to meet the client's nutritional needs?
administer feedings via nasogastric (NG) tube
administer gastric enteral feedings
feed the client orally
administer parenteral nutrition
A 25-year-old client reports intermittent abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence that has lasted for several months.
Which of the following would the nurse tell the client to avoid?
fiber
broccoli
yogurt
simple carbohydrates
The nurse is planning a meal for a client with Celiac disease.
It would be appropriate for the nurse to offer the client
macaroni and cheese.
ham sandwich on wheat bread.
salmon oven-roasted beets.
barley and vegetable soup.
The nurse is caring for a client who reports beginning a vegan diet.
Which of the following vitamins should the nurse recommend?
vitamin C
vitamin B12
vitamin A
vitamin D
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications.
Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
"I'm glad I can still eat beef and pork daily."
"I will need to get used to eating fruits and vegetables."
"I should avoid eating canned foods."
"I already told my spouse to buy me some yogurt when I get home."
The nurse is caring for a client presenting to the clinic with reports of abdominal cramping, bloating, and diarrhea after drinking milk.
The nurse suspects that the client is at the highest risk for
pancreatitis
celiac disease
lactose intolerance
peptic ulcer disease
The nurse is caring for a client who is edentulous.
Which of the following diet orders should the nurse request from the healthcare provider?
a low sodium diet
a mechanical soft diet
a renal diet
a high-fiber diet
The nurse is educating a client about their newly prescribed soft diet.
Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend to the client?
chunky peanut butter
raw carrot sticks
applesauce
beef jerky
The nurse is caring for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.
The nurse should recommend that the client be prescribed a
fat-restricted diet.
low-protein diet.
high-caloric diet.
low-sodium diet.
The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment on a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 14.
The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which dietary modification?
provide the client with two meals a day
reduce total fat and calorie intake for the client
provide additional high protein and calorie shakes
increase the intake of green leafy vegetables
The nurse recognizes that primary nutrients that are essential for optimal body function include
iron, zinc, and calcium
folate, vitamin B12, and iron
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
vitamins A, D, E, and K
The nurse is assessing their clients and wants to know more about their nutritional status.
Which tool would the nurse use to screen a client's nutritional status?
Klein-Bell Scale
Barthel Index
Wong-Baker FACEs Pain Rating Scale
Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment
A home health nurse is providing educational information to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following dietary selections by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Cucumber salad with shredded carrots and balsamic vinaigrette
Omelette with cheese and toast
Lentil soup with a side of garlic bread
Beef liver with sautéed kale and wild rice
The nurse is caring for a client who has successfully tolerated their prescribed clear liquid diet. The healthcare provider has now ordered a full liquid diet.
Which of the following items can the nurse offer that are not part of a clear liquid diet?
Gelatin
Tea
Custard
Apple juice
