a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client t

ATI RN

ATI Nutrition

1. A client with a history of pancreatitis is being taught by a nurse. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A. Noodles
B. Vegetable Soup
C. Baked Fish
D. Cheddar cheese

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Patients with pancreatitis should avoid high-fat foods like cheddar cheese as they can exacerbate symptoms due to the organ's role in fat digestion. Noodles, vegetable soup, and baked fish are generally considered to be lower in fat content and are thus safer choices for individuals with pancreatitis.

2. Why is bleeding in the leg of a pregnant woman considered as an emergency?

A. Blood volume is greater in pregnant woman; therefore, blood loss is increased
B. There is an increase blood pressure during pregnancy increasing the likelihood of hemorrhage
C. Pregnant woman are anemic, all forms of blood loss should be considered as an emergency especially if it is in the
D. The pressure of the gravid uterus will exert additional force thus, increasing the blood loss in the lower extremities

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.

3. Each statement is true of water-soluble vitamins, except one. Which is it?

A. Act as coenzymes
B. Deficiencies develop rapidly
C. Daily intake is necessary
D. Absorbed in the jejunum

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Water-soluble vitamins do not develop deficiencies rapidly because the body does not store them for long periods. They must be obtained through food constantly. Choice A is correct because water-soluble vitamins often act as coenzymes in various metabolic reactions. Choice C is correct as daily intake of water-soluble vitamins is necessary since they are not stored in the body. Choice D is incorrect as water-soluble vitamins are absorbed primarily in the small intestine, particularly in the duodenum and ileum, not the jejunum.

4. Surgery schedules are communicated to the OR usually a day prior to the procedure by the nurse of the floor or ward where the patient is confined. For orthopedic cases, what department is usually informed to be present in the OR?

A. Rehabilitation department
B. Laboratory department
C. Maintenance department
D. Radiology department

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

5. Which of the following converts starch to disaccharides, and this reaction occurs in the _____?

A. pancreatic amylases, small intestine
B. brush border enzymes, small intestine
C. luminal enzymes, large intestine
D. pancreatic amylases, pancreas

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Pancreatic amylases break down starch into disaccharides in the small intestine. This process occurs in the small intestine, not the large intestine or pancreas. Brush border enzymes act on disaccharides to break them down into monosaccharides, while luminal enzymes are not specifically involved in the conversion of starch to disaccharides.