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WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM 2024-2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|GUARANTEED PASS
|LATEST UPDATE



A thin 24 year old woman who runs 10 miles each week asks the nurse for advice about preventing
osteoporosis. Which vitamin would the nurse recommend?

Vitamin D

Which meal is most appropriate for a client with a large pressure injury?

Grilled chicken, steamed spinach, and a side of orange slices.

A client who previously resided in a foreign country has a chronic vitamin A deficiency. Which
information about vitamin A would the nurse consider when assessing the client?

It is a necessary element of rhodopsin which controls responses to light and dark environments.

Which body function by thiamine (B1) and niacin (B3) will the nurse monitor when prescribed for a client
with alcoholism?

Neuronal activity

Which action by a 70 year old female client would best limit further progression of osteoporosis?

Taking supplemental calcium and vitamin D.

The nurse is teaching a postoperative client about the importance of vitamin C for wound healing.
Which food selection demonstrates the client is applying the information correctly?

Cataloupe



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,A client with a history of depression present with multiple physical complaints and reports taking very
high doses of vitamin D to naturally treat depression. Which symptoms might be explained by this
vitamin toxicity?

Confusion
Bone pain
Frequent urination
Malaise and fatigue

Which role does vitamin C have in wound healing?

Vitamin C is required for collagen production by fibroblasts.

A client who is slightly overweight is preparing for discharge from the hospital after a cholecystectomy.
Which is important for the nurse to include in teaching the client about nutrition?

Explaining that fatty foods may not be tolerated for several weeks.

Which food would the nurse recommend for a child who is at risk for developing rickets?

Yogurt

The nurse is caring for a client with hepatic encephalopathy and ascites. Which elements are important
to include in the client's diet?

Low sodium
High vitamins
Moderate protein

The nurse is teaching health promotion tips to the mother of a 2 year old child. During the follow up visit
the nurse observes that the child has diarrhea and dental caries. Which action is responsible for this
condition?

I give my child 8 oz of fruit juice daily.

Compromised nutrition during chemotherapy can contribute to an increased risk of infection and other
problems. Which actions would the nurse take to offset nutritional deficiencies?

Provide oral supplements

A client with stomach cancer expresses a lack of interest in food and consumes only small amounts.
Which nursing intervention is best for meeting the dietary needs for this client?

Nutritional supplements between meals.

Which is the best nursing intervention to support a hospitalized child's nutrition who is apathetic toward
eating?

Asking the parent to visit at mealtimes.




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,The nurse observes that an older client seldom eats the meat on the meal trays. The nurse discusses this
observation with the client and the client states I only eat meat once a week because old people don't
need protein every day. Which need would the nurse address in her or his reply?

Foods that meet basic nutrtional needs.

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The health care provider's
prescriptions include nothing by mouth and total parenteral nutrition (NPN). The nurse explains that the
TPN therapy provides which benefit?

Will meet the client's nutritional needs without causing the discomfort precipitated by eating.

The nurse is providing education about excellent food sources of vitamin A for a client who is deficient in
this vitamin. Which foods would the nurse include in the teaching?

Carrots
Leafy greens
Cantaloupe

The nutrition of an adolescent client at 10 weeks' gestation indicates that her dietary intake consists
mainly of soft drinks, candy, French fries, and potato chips. Which reason indicates why this diet is
inadequate?

The nutritional composition of the diet places herself and the fetus at risk.

Which indicator of client status is important for the nurse to asses in a client receiving TPN?

Blood glucose

Which is the first action of the nurse when a parent expresses concern about a child's diet?

Perform a nutrition assessment

After assessing several clients, the nurse would determine which client will require parenteral nutrition?

A client with severe malabsorption disorder.

The primary health care provider instructs the client to increase their intake of seafood and protein in
the diet. Which rationale would prompt this instruction?

The client has hypothyroidism.

Which type of diet would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe for a client
diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?

Regular diet with vitamins and minerals.

After the nurse teaches a client, who is obese, measure to calculate the BMI which client statement
indicates effective learning?

I should lose at least half a pound to a pound each week.
I'll make sure to eat foods meeting my daily nutritional requirement.
I should stay away from unhealthy foods between meals and after dinner.

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, Which information would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who will receive TPN at
home?

Demonstrating how to test capillary glucose levels.

Which criteria for bariatric surgery would a nurse explain to an adolescent who expresses a desire to
undergo the procedure?

Adherence to nutritional guidelines after surgery.
BMI of at least 40 with severe obesity.
Ability to give informed consent to surgery.

Which information would the nurse include when teaching a group of parents about the developmental
needs of adolescents?

The adolescent has an increased need for calories.
The adolescent needs to consume iron in the diet on a daily basis.
The adolescent's need for nutrition is better by physiological age than chronological age.

Which action would the nurse take when a client is receiving TPN?

Monitor for hydration.
Monitor weight daily.
Monitor vital signs every 4 hours.
Discard any solution after 24 hours.
Check the expiration date of the solution before administration.

Which action for nutritional needs would the nurse take for a depressed client who has been sitting
alone in a chair most of the day and displays no interest in eating?

Stay with the client during meals.

Which action would the nurse plan to ensure optimal nutrition during the pregnancy for the client who
maintains a vegetarian diet?

Refer the client to a dietician to help plan her daily menu.

The nurse is educating a group d mothers about the nutritional needs of toddlers. Which of these
statements made by a mother indicate the need for further teaching?

I need to give more than 24 oz of milk per day.
I should provide more calories from fats than proteins.

A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is receiving rehydration infusion therapy at home. Which is the
priority nursing activity for the home health nurse?

Monitor the client for signs of electrolyte imbalance.

Which common characteristic would the nurse recognize when obtaining a health history and
performing a physical assessment for an underweight adolescent girl with a diagnosis of anorexia
nervosa?


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