a nurse is providing care for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and is about to progress from a clear liquid diet to fu

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1. A client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery is about to progress from a clear liquid diet to full liquids. Which of the following items should the nurse tell the client he may now request to have on his meal tray?

A. Cranberry juice
B. Flavored gelatin
C. Skim milk
D. Chicken broth

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Cranberry juice is an appropriate choice for a client transitioning from a clear liquid diet to full liquids post abdominal surgery. It provides hydration and some essential nutrients. Flavored gelatin is usually allowed on a clear liquid diet and may not be suitable for a full liquids phase. Skim milk and chicken broth are typically introduced in a later stage of the diet progression, closer to a soft diet, due to their higher protein and fat content.

2. The use of the Standards of Nursing Practice is important in the hospital. Which of the following statements best describes what it is?

A. These are statements that describe the maximum or highest level of acceptable performance in nursing practice
B. It refers to the scope of nursing practice as defined in Republic Act 9173
C. It is a license issued by the Professional Regulation Commission to protect the public from substandard nursing
D. The Standards of Care includes the various steps of the nursing process and the standards of professional

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

3. A client who is breastfeeding is being taught diet modification by a nurse. 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 to lose 1 lb per week.
D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because drinking an 8-ounce glass of water each time the baby nurses helps maintain hydration and support milk production. Choice B is incorrect as the need for iron supplementation should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Choice C is incorrect as a 2500-calorie diet is not typically recommended for weight loss during breastfeeding. Choice D is incorrect as consuming high levels of swordfish is not advisable due to its mercury content, which can be harmful to the baby.

4. If a person could not make bile, what would happen?

A. experience fatigue, as the body would not be able to make lipid carriers to deliver fat to body cells for energy
B. have less cholesterol being made by the liver
C. need to consume higher levels of fat
D. be unable to absorb most lipids, and fat would be excreted in the feces

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Bile is essential for emulsifying fats in the small intestine, allowing them to be absorbed. Without bile, most fats would not be absorbed and would be excreted in the feces. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the primary role of bile is in the digestion and absorption of fats, rather than affecting lipid carriers, cholesterol production, or dietary fat consumption.

5. This vaccine content is derived from RNA recombinants.

A. Measles C. Hepatitis B vaccines
B. Tetanus toxoids D. DPT
C.
D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.