Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse assess be?

• A. Fever
• B. Blood stools
• C. Cramping
• D. Steatorrhea

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Cramping is a common clinical manifestation of lactose intolerance due to the inability to digest lactose properly.

3. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports difficulty chewing due to ill-fitting dentures. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for the client?

• A. Dried fruit
• B. Roast beef
• C. Tuna fish
• D. Apple slices

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Tuna fish is soft and easy to chew, making it suitable for clients with ill-fitting dentures.

4. A nurse is teaching a client about adding more fiber to his diet. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following foods has the highest fiber content?

• A. 1 cup cooked sweet potato
• B. 1 slice rye toast
• C. 1 cup raw watermelon
• D. 1 oz cashews

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Cashews have the highest fiber content among the options listed, which is important for improving digestive health.

5. 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.

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