Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary needs. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as being the lowest in phosphorus?

• A. Medium apple
• B. Bran cereal
• C. Scrambled eggs
• D. Ground turkey

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Apples are low in phosphorus, making them a suitable option for clients with chronic kidney disease.

2. A home health nurse is conducting an initial visit with an older adult client. The client lives alone and has difficulty preparing his own meals. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A. Discuss nutritional requirements with the client.
• B. Refer the client to a senior citizen center.
• C. Arrange for a home-delivered meal program.
• D. Perform a nutrition screening.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Performing a nutrition screening first allows the nurse to assess the client's nutritional status and identify specific needs.

3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as the best source of potassium?

• A. 1 cup grapes
• B. 1 cup shredded lettuce
• C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
• D. 1 cup apple slices

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Cooked tomatoes are high in potassium, which is crucial for maintaining normal cell function, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction, making them suitable for addressing hypokalemia.

4. A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A. Blurred vision
• B. Vomiting
• C. Kussmaul respirations
• D. Bradycardia

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Blurred vision is a common symptom of hypoglycemia and should be included in the teaching.

5. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?

• A. Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
• B. Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
• C. Limit fluid intake between meals.
• D. Serve hot foods at mealtime.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Providing low-fat carbohydrates with meals can help manage nausea without overloading the digestive system.

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