Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has vitamin A deficiency. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend the best source of vitamin A?

• A. 1 small baked sweet potato
• B. 1 cup avocado
• C. 1 cup green beans
• D. 1 large apple

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, essential for vision and immune function.

2. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

• A. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
• B. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• C. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• D. Offer finger foods at mealtime.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Finger foods are easier for older adults to manage and can help increase overall food intake by making eating less cumbersome and more enjoyable.

3. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

• A. Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
• B. Arrange for someone to remain with the client for 30 min after meals
• C. Offer the client a selection of beverages at each meal.
• D. Inform the client that a weight gain of 2.3 kg per week is expected.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging the client to participate in developing a system of rewards can help motivate and engage them in their treatment plan.

4. A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as highest risk for allergies in toddlers?

• A. Eggs
• B. Milk
• C. Bananas
• D. Citrus fruits

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Eggs are one of the most common food allergens in toddlers and should be introduced carefully.

5. 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.

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