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CH. 1 – Nutr

1.Nurses are in an ideal position to:

2. the ideal body weight of a male who is 5ft 10 in is:

3. which of the following criteria would most likely be on a nutrition screen in the hospital?

4. which of the following statements is accurate regarding physical signs and symptoms of malnutrition?

5. your pt. has a question about the cardiac diet the dietitian reviewed w/ him yesterday. What is the nurses’ best response?

6. which of the following statements is true regarding albumin?

CH.2 – Carbs

1.The nurse knows her explanation of glycemic index was effective when the client says

2. which of the following recommendations would be most effective for someone wanting to eat more fiber?

3. A client asks why sugar should be limited in the diet. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?

4. Which source of fiber may be the most effective in stimulating peristalsis and promoting laxation?

5. the nurse knows her instructions about choosing dairy products that are lactose free have been effective when the client verbalizes she should consume more:

6. a client who has eaten too many dietetic candies sweetened w/ sorbitol may experience:

7. the client wants to eat fewer calories and lose weight by substituting regularly sweetened foods w/ those that are sweetened w/sugar alternatives. Which of the following would be the most effective substitution?

8. A client is on a low calorie diet that recommends she tests her urine for ketones to tell how well she is adhering to the guidelines of the diet. What does the presence of ketones signify about her intake?

CH. 3 – Protein

1.What is the RDA for protein for a healthy adult who weigh 165 lbs?

2. the client asks what protein foods she can eat that are less expensive than meat. Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend she eat more of?

3. which of the following sources of protein would be most appropriate on a low fat diet?

4. which statement indicates the client understands vegetarian diets?

5. a client who is in a positive nitrogen balance is most likely to be:

6. an adult in the hospital has been diagnosed w/ marasmus, which of the following would you expect?

7. the nurse knows her instructions have been effective when the client verbalizes that a source of complete, high quality protein is found in

8. A client says that she doesn’t eat much meat. After teaching the client about serving sizes, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the client states that an ounce of meat provides approximately the same amt. of protein as which of the following?