Exam 13: Nutrition in Sports

A prepubescent client who is a gymnast trains for many hours every day and is concerned about eating a nutritious diet. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A client has developed the female athlete triad. Which health problem is this client most at risk of developing when aging?

A client who is an athlete uses alcohol on the weekends and makes several claims about the impact of alcohol on performance. Which client statement about alcohol is a misconception that the nurse should correct?

A child becomes dehydrated while playing soccer and needs medical attention. Which statement by the parents indicates understanding for the reason why the child became ill during a sports activity?

A client is upset after being disqualified from a race. Which nutritional action most likely caused the client to be disqualified?

The nurse is creating a care plan for an older adult client who is regularly physically active. Which topic should the nurse include?

A client in training for a marathon requests information about carbohydrates. Which client statement indicates that teaching about this topic has occurred?

An adolescent female athlete has been menstruating at irregular intervals and does not have an adequate amount of calcium in the diet. Which health problem is this client at risk for developing?

The nurse is preparing to educate a group of athletes about their dietary intake. Which concept regarding dietary intake of vitamins and minerals should the nurse teach an ice hockey player but would not necessarily be as important to teach to a field hockey player?

The nurse is evaluating a young client's risk for developing the "female athlete triad." Which client statement indicates the client is at high risk for developing this problem?

A client who is a body builder has noticed a decrease in muscle mass. What should the nurse suspect as the reason for this client's muscle mass change?

A client wants to know how to adequately prevent dehydration and hyponatremia when running long distances. Which response should the nurse make?

A client who is a short-distance sprinter asks about anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Which response should the nurse make to this client?

A client who participates in athletic events asks about the use of dietary supplements. Which statement should the nurse make to this client?

The nurse prepares information on sports and nutrition for a group of community members. Which population is most likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates as an energy source during exercise?

A high school student who is on the wrestling team has been trying to drop weight before the next match and is now experiencing swollen fingers and a headache. Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect for this client?

The nurse reviews the use of dietary supplements with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is required?

A client who is an athlete requests information about ergogenic aids. Which substance should the nurse include in the discussion?

The nurse reviews information about protein intake with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?