Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about stress. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A. Protein requirements decrease in times of stress.
• B. Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism.
• C. Stress causes a positive nitrogen balance in the body.
• D. Glucose is broken down more slowly during times of stress.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism, which is an important factor in stress management.

2. 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.

3. A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorders is commonly associated with obesity?

• A. Peptic ulcer disease
• B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• C. Celiac disease
• D. Crohn’s disease

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly associated with obesity due to increased abdominal pressure and other factors.

4. A nurse is caring for a client with a major burn injury and is receiving TPN. Which of the following lab tests is the priority for the nurse to use to confirm the client is receiving adequate nutrition?

• A. Iron
• B. Magnesium
• C. Folic acid
• D. Prealbumin

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Prealbumin is a sensitive indicator of protein status and nutrition, making it a priority for assessing nutritional adequacy in clients receiving TPN.

5. 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.

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