Exam 10: Nutritional Assessment

The healthcare provider prescribed several laboratory tests for a client as part of a nutritional assessment. Which laboratory test provide the most accurate information regarding current nutritional status?

A client with severe weight loss is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which issue should the nurse identify as the priority when planning care for this client?

A client who is overweight asks for assistance with weight loss approaches. Which intervention should the nurse implement for this client?

A client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is currently receiving treatment. During a physical assessment, which finding indicates the client may be noncompliant with therapeutic interventions?

A client who takes ginseng for stress and a baby aspirin each day reports increased bruising and a decreased ability to clot after injuries. Which intervention should be included in this client's nursing care plan?

A young client has a smooth, bright red tongue, sores on the lips and in the corners of the mouth, and pallor. Which dietary deficiency should the nurse expect to discover during the nutritional assessment? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is performing a nutrition assessment on the client. Which information should the nurse document as laboratory data?

Parents ask for information about proper nutrition for their child. Which response should the nurse make to these parents?

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment with a client. Which question should the nurse ask during a diet recall activity?

A client develops aspiration pneumonia after a traumatic brain injury produced an impaired ability to swallow. Which activity should the nurse skip when caring for this client?

The nurse is assessing a client using the Nutritional Screening Initiative Tool. Which information would increase the client's score on this screening tool?

During a nutritional assessment, the nurse learned that a client ate a slice of cake 8-10 times each week. During which component of the assessment was this specific information most likely discovered?

The nurse completes a nutritional assessment with assigned clients. For which client is an unplanned change in weight the most significant and has the highest priority for nursing interventions?

The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for undernutrition. Which client statement caused the nurse to have this concern? (Select all that apply.)

An older client receives Medicare and lives in a Medicare-certified long-term care facility. Which tool should the nurse used to assess this client's nutritional status?

The nurse plans to complete nutritional assessments for a group of assigned clients. For which client would it be inappropriate for the nurse to complete a dietary recall?

A client has been diagnosed with undernutrition. Which health problem should the nurse consider as most likely contributing to this nutritional issue?

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment with an older client who takes no medications. Which laboratory value should cause the nurse the most concern?

The nurse is measuring and evaluating waist circumferences to screen for cardiovascular disorders and type 2 diabetes mellitus. For which client should the nurse use waist circumference for this purpose?

A client requests information on weight loss approaches. Which goal should the nurse identify for this client?