Module 7 Exam with Verified Answers
1. The nurse is instructing a
client with hypertension about
foods that are low in sodium.
Which menu selections by the
client indicate to the nurse that
the client understands what
has been taught?
2. A nurse has provided di-
etary instructions to a cli...
1. The nurse is instructing a Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes
client with hypertension about
foods that are low in sodium. Grilled chicken with turnip greens
Which menu selections by the
client indicate to the nurse that
the client understands what
has been taught?
2. A nurse has provided di- Scallops
etary instructions to a client
with a new diagnosis of gout. Chicken Liver
Which menu suggestions by
the client indicate to the nurse
that the client needs additional
instruction?
3. A clear liquid diet has been Apple juice
prescribed for client who has
just undergone surgery. Which Chicken broth
foods should the nurse offer to
the client? Orange gelatin
4. Triamterene has been pre- Prunes
scribed for a client with a
history of hypertension. Which Avocados
fruits should the nurse tell the
client are acceptable to eat Nectarines
while taking this medication?
Triamterene is a potassium-retaining di-
uretic, so the client should avoid foods high
in potassium. Fruits that are naturally high
in potassium include dried prunes, avoca-
do, bananas, fresh oranges and mangoes,
nectarines, and papayas.
5. Diverticulitis has been diag- High in Fiber
nosed in a client who has
been experiencing episodes of When a client's diverticulitis is asymp-
gastrointestinal cramping. The tomatic, a soft high-fiber diet containing
, Module 7 Exam with Verified Answers
nurse should tell the client to fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is rec-
maintain which type of diet, ommended. The client is also instructed
during the asymptomatic peri- to consume a small amount of bran dai-
od? ly and to take bulk-forming laxatives, if
prescribed, to increase stool mass and
softness. Increasing fluid intake to 2500
to 3000 mL daily (unless contraindicated)
is also important. A low-fat diet may be
healthy but is not specific to this disorder.
A high-carbohydrate diet is not helpful for
the client with this condition.
6. A nurse is teaching a client Avocados
with heart disease about
a low-fat diet. Which foods Green olives
should the nurse tell the client
are acceptable to eat? Select Cream cheese
all that apply.
7. A client with atrial fibrillation Spinach
has been placed on warfarin
sodium. As part of the instruc- Broccoli
tions for the medication, which
foods does the nurse tell the Cabbage
client are acceptable to eat?
in vitamin K.
8. A regular diet has been pre- Chicken breast, broccoli, strawberries,
scribed for a client with a milk
leg fracture who has been
placed in skeletal traction. Protein and vitamin C are necessary for
Which foods that will promote wound healing. Poultry and milk are good
wound healing does the nurse sources of protein. Broccoli and strawber-
encourage the client to select ries are good sources of vitamin C. Peanut
from the hospital menu? butter is a source of niacin. Gelatin, jel-
ly, tea, and ginger ale have no nutritional
value. Pasta, rice, and bread deliver com-
plex carbohydrates. Spare ribs may con-
tain some protein but are high in fat.
, Module 7 Exam with Verified Answers
9. A client who experienced a Peas
stroke (brain attack) is expe-
riencing residual dysphagia. In general, flavorful, warm, or well-chilled
Which foods should the nurse foods with texture stimulate the swallow
remove from the client's meal reflex. Moist pastas, casseroles, egg dish-
tray? es, and potatoes are usually well tolerated.
Raw vegetables, chunky vegetables such
as diced beets, stringy vegetables, and
those with skin, such as corn and peas are
foods commonly excluded from the diet of
a client with dysphagia.
10. A client recovering from acute potassium
renal failure is being dis-
charged home. The nurse
knows that the client under-
stands the therapeutic dietary
regimen when the client states
that he will plan to eat foods
that are low in which nutrient?
11. A client is resuming eating af- Drinking liquids with meals
ter undergoing partial gastrec-
tomy. What measures should
the nurse tell the client to take
to minimize the risk of compli-
cations?
12. A client with renal calculi is in- Spinach salad, milk, and a banana
structed to follow an alkaline
ash diet. Which menu choice
by the client indicates to the
nurse that the client under-
stands the prescribed regi-
men?
13. A client who has sustained Right Heel
multiple fractures of the left
leg is in skeletal traction. The Certain areas are under pressure and at
nurse has obtained an over- risk for breakdown in the client who is in
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