Exam 46: Nutrition

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400,the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency.When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency,the nurse will focus on(Select all that apply.)

Which dietary fats are cardioprotective?

Which food is a good source of vitamin A?

A newly admitted patient asks the nurse why the physician has ordered the DASH diet for him.The nurse informs the patient that this diet is ordered to encourage healthy eating specifically for the diagnosis of

What provide(s)energy sources for body activities and metabolism?(Select all that apply.)

A patient is being discharged on psyllium (Metamucil).Which explanation(s)by the nurse would be accurate regarding fiber intake?(Select all that apply.)

What can be directly absorbed from the GI tract into the bloodstream?(Select all that apply.)

A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition.Which action(s)will the nurse perform?(Select all that apply.)

How are essential fatty acids used in the body?(Select all that apply.)

A patient who is 8 weeks' postpartum would like to begin a moderate intensity exercise program to lose the remaining 20 lb she gained during her pregnancy.Which exercise regimen will the nurse recommend to accomplish this goal best?

Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?

What is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals in a group?

Which is a macronutrient that is a separate factor necessary for complete nutrition and wellness?

A patient presents at the physician's office with reports of frequent nosebleeds and delayed clotting.The physician diagnoses this patient with a vitamin deficiency.To treat this type of deficiency,the nurse will encourage the patient to consume foods high in vitamin