Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. A nurse is teaching about diet modification to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. I should drink an 8 ounce glass of water each time my baby nurses.
• B. I should take a 1500 milligram iron supplement daily.
• C. I can eat a 2500 calorie daily diet lose 1 lb per week.
• D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Drinking an 8 ounce glass of water each time the baby nurses helps maintain hydration and support milk production.

3. 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.

4. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding and reports cramping and abdominal distention. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• A. Check for gastric residual.
• B. Apply low intermittent suction.
• C. Increase the rate of the feeding.
• D. Request a higher-fat formula.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Checking for gastric residual can help identify the cause of cramping and abdominal distention during enteral feedings.

5. A nurse is evaluating the meal choices of a client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription of Phenelzine. Which of the following selections should the nurse identify as appropriate?

• A. Cheddar cheese
• B. Smoked salmon
• C. Strawberry yogurt
• D. Pepperoni pizza

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Strawberry yogurt is appropriate as it does not contain high levels of tyramine, which can interact negatively with Phenelzine.

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