Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary practices?

• A. Pork
• B. Chicken
• C. Beef
• D. Seafood

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Beef is prohibited in Hindu dietary practices due to religious beliefs.

2. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

• A. Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
• B. Arrange for someone to remain with the client for 30 min after meals
• C. Offer the client a selection of beverages at each meal.
• D. Inform the client that a weight gain of 2.3 kg per week is expected.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging the client to participate in developing a system of rewards can help motivate and engage them in their treatment plan.

3. A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as highest risk for allergies in toddlers?

• A. Eggs
• B. Milk
• C. Bananas
• D. Citrus fruits

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Eggs are one of the most common food allergens in toddlers and should be introduced carefully.

4. A nurse is providing education to a client who is experiencing dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. I should drink additional fluids with my meals.
• B. I should eat high-fiber snacks between meals.
• C. I should eat a protein source with each meal.
• D. I can have caffeinated beverages in small amounts.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Eating a protein source with each meal can help manage dumping syndrome by slowing gastric emptying and reducing symptoms.

5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. Albumin in my urine is an indication of normal kidney function.
• B. I will keep my HbA1c at five percent.
• C. I will have ketones in my urine if my blood glucose is maintained at 190 milligrams per deciliter.
• D. I will keep my blood glucose levels between 200 and 212 milligrams per deciliter.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Maintaining an HbA1c level of 5 percent indicates good long-term blood glucose control and understanding of diabetes management.

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