Exam 20: Diet in Digestive Diseases

A nurse is caring for a client with well-managed ulcerative colitis. Which dietary need should the nurse expect?

In which situations should a nurse expect to administer parenteral nutrition? Select all that apply.

A 20-year-old Caucasian woman presents with abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue. The client notes these symptoms occur after eating pasta and bread. The client also has a history of infertility, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastric ulcers. Preliminary laboratory results indicate that the client is also anemic. Which condition does a nurse suspect?

A client, who is a new mother, notes that her child becomes extremely fussy after meals, including arching his back after feeding, coughing, wheezing, and vomiting. Which would help alleviate these symptoms?

Clients with cystic fibrosis often experience:

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. Which will likely be restricted in this client's diet? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old pediatric client with cystic fibrosis. Which should the nurse expect to be administered on a trial basis if the client is not achieving normal growth?

Which of the following would be considered appropriate for consumption 6 hours prior to a surgical procedure? Select all that apply.

Which foods should a client with celiac disease avoid? Select all that apply.

Which foods would be appropriate for inclusion in the diet of a client with chronic gallbladder disease? Select all that apply.

A nurse who works in the emergency department is caring for a female client who is experiencing pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the right shoulder. During screening, the client notes that after having her last child, she began using oral contraceptives. Her 24-hour diet recall includes consumption of lasagna for dinner the previous evening. Which should the nurse expect will be administered?

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. Which dietary component can the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a partial gastrectomy. The client notes abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea around 45 minutes postprandial. Which of the following does the nurse know to be true? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client prior to a major surgery. Which of the following minimum fasting recommendations should the nurse expect?

A client with cirrhosis presents with irritability, weakness, personality changes, and confusion. What treatment should the nurse expect?

Which dietary treatments may be used to treat clients with GERD? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis. Which should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

A client with Crohn disease has just experienced an exacerbation. Which dietary change does the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from partial gastrectomy. The client notes that 2 hours postprandial he experiences sweating, shakiness, and difficulty concentrating. Which dietary change does the nurse anticipate for this client?

Which lifestyle change may help a client with hiatal hernia manage symptoms?