Question 1

Which laboratory test result most accurately reflects a patient's nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin 
B)  Prealbumin 
C)  Transferrin 
D)  Hemoglobin 
A)  Albumin 
B)  Prealbumin 
C)  Transferrin 
D)  Hemoglobin

Question 2

A group of pediatric nurses accepts an international assignment in an underdeveloped country.The nurses are informed that they will be caring for many children with kwashiorkor.The nurses will create a care plan focusing on which primary nutrient for these children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calories 
B)  Protein 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Glucose 
A)  Calories 
B)  Protein 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Glucose

Question 3

Which instructions should the nurse give to the patient complaining of constipation? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink at least eight glasses of water or fluid per day. 
B)  Include a minimum of four servings of meat per day. 
C)  Gradually increase your fiber intake to 25 grams per day. 
D)  Exercise at least 60 minutes per day as you feel necessary. 
E)  Use the restroom when you feel the urge to defecate. 
A)  Drink at least eight glasses of water or fluid per day. 
B)  Include a minimum of four servings of meat per day. 
C)  Gradually increase your fiber intake to 25 grams per day. 
D)  Exercise at least 60 minutes per day as you feel necessary. 
E)  Use the restroom when you feel the urge to defecate.

Question 4

After instructing a mother about nutrition for a preschool-age child,which statement by the mother indicates correct understanding of the topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I usually use dessert only as a reward for eating other foods." 
B)  "I will hide vegetables in casseroles and stews to get my child to eat them." 
C)  "I do not give my child snacks; they simply spoil his appetite for meals." 
D)  "I know that lifelong food habits are developed during this stage of life." 
A)  "I usually use dessert only as a reward for eating other foods." 
B)  "I will hide vegetables in casseroles and stews to get my child to eat them." 
C)  "I do not give my child snacks; they simply spoil his appetite for meals." 
D)  "I know that lifelong food habits are developed during this stage of life."

Exam 27: Nutrition

Which laboratory test result most accurately reflects a patient's nutritional status?

A group of pediatric nurses accepts an international assignment in an underdeveloped country.The nurses are informed that they will be caring for many children with kwashiorkor.The nurses will create a care plan focusing on which primary nutrient for these children?

Which instructions should the nurse give to the patient complaining of constipation? Select all that apply.

After instructing a mother about nutrition for a preschool-age child,which statement by the mother indicates correct understanding of the topic?

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