Exam 23: Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia. Ms. Arther enjoys pudding and is able to tolerate it pretty well. To increase her caloric intake, she should use _____ while preparing her pudding.

Cancer cachexia is characterized by:

Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia. In order to increase Ms. Arther's energy intake, she should include _____ freely in her diet.

What legal document allows a competent adult to clearly express directions regarding medical treatment in the event that the person is unable to make the necessary decisions at that time?

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice An HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile. The nurse recommends which nutrition intervention?

To improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

Weight gain most often occurs in patients with cancer of the:

Consumption of _____ may actually decrease the risk of prostate cancer.

Herpes simplex is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in patients with HIV.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mrs. Watson is a 55-year-old female with a family history of breast cancer. To reduce Mrs. Watson's risk of breast cancer, the nurse advises her to:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice What nutrition intervention is most appropriate for a patient who complains that food doesn't taste right?

Recurrent bacterial pneumonia is classified as an AIDS-defining illness.

A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

What factor has been associated with incidence of stomach cancer?

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record.

What metabolic abnormality is most often associated with cancer?

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.

What action can a cancer patient include to add protein to a meal?

Explain how GI tract complications can contribute to malnutrition in HIV patients.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is: