Exam 5: Fats

A client explains that meat is still an important component of the family meals and they can't figure out how to reduce the fat if they like meat so much. Which suggestion should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a client who has fat malabsorption. On which signs of this disorder should the nurse assess this client?

A client who is concerned about fat intake asks what nutritional action to take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. What should the nurse say in response to this client?

The nurse is explaining to a client about cholesterol in foods. Which food item should the nurse explain is cholesterol-free?

The nurse is assisting a client with planning to meet nutrient needs for a 2000 calorie diet. How many grams of saturated fat should the nurse recommend to the client?

Parents are concerned about their child becoming obese so want to limit the fat intake of their 2-year-old by switching to skim milk and fat-free foods. What advice should the nurse give to these parents?

An adult client consumes about 1800 calories per day. How many calories per day should the nurse counsel the client to consume from fats?

The nurse learns that a client had the gallbladder removed 3 years ago. What teaching should the nurse reinforce with this client?

The nurse instructs a client about the need to limit the intake of saturated fats. Which diet selection by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

A client asks how to avoid trans fats. Which food items should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?

During a community health lecture on nutrition, a member of the audience says that fats are bad and should be eliminated from the diet. What should the nurse explain about fats to the audience?

The nurse is teaching a class about the role of fats in a healthy diet. What should the nurse explain about this nutrient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing diet teaching for an older male client. What dietary recommendations should the nurse make regarding intake of linoleic acid?

The health care provider recommends that a client increase the intake of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the risk of cardiac disease. Which food should the nurse recommend to this client?

A client asks if it is possible for a vegetarian to consume too much fat. What should the nurse respond to this client?