Exam 42: Nutrition

The patient is assessed by the nurse as having a high risk for aspiration.The nursing diagnosis identified for the patient is "Self-care deficit,feeding related to unilateral weakness." Which of the following is an appropriate technique for the nurse to use when assisting this patient with feeding?

When menu planning for a newly diagnosed diabetic patient who practises Judaism,the nurse should avoid which of the following dishes?

A patient is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency.In planning for the patient's dietary intake,the nurse includes a complete protein.Which one of the following is an example of a complete protein?

Food safety is a concern presented by a group of adults attending the community health clinic.The participants tell the nurse that they have seen a lot of reports on television about Escherichia coli and how dangerous it can be.When asked where the bacteria come from,which one of the following does the nurse identify as a potential source of E.coli?

A patient is pregnant for the third time.In regard to her nutritional status,which of the following applies?

After a surgical procedure,the patient is advanced to a full liquid diet.The nurse is able to recommend which one of the following foods for this patient?

The patient has had throat surgery and is able to have oral intake.Which of the following should the nurse offer the patient?

The nurse who is assisting the patient in meal selection realizes that patients who practise Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of which of the following foods?

The nurse is aware that some patients are taking medications that alter their sense of taste and may influence their dietary intake.In reviewing the medications taken by patients on the unit,the nurse will consult with the nutritionist to develop a palatable meal plan for the patient taking which of the following medications?

How many degrees should the nurse rotate a nasoenteric tube during insertion?

Which enteral formula consists of single-macronutrient preparations and is not nutritionally complete?

The patient states that she is an ovo-lacto-vegetarian.Which of the following types of food does an ovo-lacto-vegetarian consume?

The school nurse in a high school is reviewing the nutritional needs of adolescents.The nurse is aware that in this age group,which of the following statements is true?

The parent of an 8-year-old asks the nurse about any special nutritional needs for children in this age group.The nurse mentions that children in this age group need to do which one of the following?

In which position does the nurse place the patient before insertion of a nasoenteric tube for enteral feedings?

Which of the following statements reflects the best understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding related to the infant's health and wellness?

When advancing the rate of enteral tube feedings,what is the incremental volume used to achieve the required nutritional intake in six to eight feedings per day?

Once a nasoenteric tube has been inserted,which of the following procedures is done to verify placement,before beginning enteral feedings?

According to Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide,how many servings of milk products should an adult's diet include per day?

Which of the following statements is true concerning vitamins?