Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies increases the client’s risk for delayed wound healing?

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin E
• D. Vitamin B6

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Vitamin C deficiency can impair collagen synthesis and delay wound healing, making it important for recovery from pressure ulcers.

2. A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorders is commonly associated with obesity?

• A. Peptic ulcer disease
• B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• C. Celiac disease
• D. Crohn’s disease

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly associated with obesity due to increased abdominal pressure and other factors.

3. A nurse is completing a nutritional assessment of an adult female client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at an increased risk of developing cancer?

• A. Eats at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
• B. Eats 6 servings of whole grains daily.
• C. Limits alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day.
• D. Limits red meat intake to 3oz per day.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Limiting alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day is still above the recommended limit for reducing cancer risk; the recommendation is 1 drink per day for women.

4. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy treatments. The client states, 'I feel so nauseated after my treatments.' Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client?

• A. Common foods that are served cold.
• B. Sip fluids slowly throughout the day.
• C. Sit up for 1 hr after eating meals.
• D. All of the Above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Common foods served cold, sitting up after meals, and sipping fluids slowly can help manage nausea associated with chemotherapy.

5. A nurse is teaching a client ways to manage anorexia while receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A. Limit high kilo-calorie supplements to between meals
• B. Avoid overeating during your “good” days
• C. Eat hot foods rather than cold foods
• D. Consume nutrient-dense foods first

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Consuming nutrient-dense foods first ensures that clients with anorexia during radiation therapy receive the necessary calories and nutrients.

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