Ati nutrition shotgun - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is educating a client who is taking iron supplements about foods which aid in iron absorption. Which of thefollowing foods is the best choice for the client to make? A. 1 baked potato B. 1/2 cup orange juice C. 1/2 cup low-fat milk D. 2 cups boiled green beans B. Vitamin C Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron, and 1/2 cup orange juice has 62mg of vitamin C. This is the best food choice for the client to make. A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamins D with a c...

A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods A, C, D Not B-hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause hyperlipidemia Not E-carbs can be exchanged but n...

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn? Orange juice Decaffeinated coffee Peppermint Potatoes Potatoes A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses? Phosphorus ...

Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c 4.0-6.0% Creatinine 0.6-1.3 BUN 6-20 WBC 5,000-10,000 Food sources for folic acid Green leafy vegetables; liver, beef, and fish; legumes; grapefruit and oranges Food sources for niacin Meats, poultry, fish, beans, peanuts, grains, legumes, milk, whole grain, and enriched breads and cereals

what increased the absorption of iron? lean red meats, organ meat, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, beans, raisins, peanut butter Vit C increases absorption of iron (OJ, tomatoes) What factors influence the body's need for protein tissue growth needs quality of the dietary protein added needs due to illness pregnancy/lactation What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins? complete: generally from animals sources and contains all 9 essential amino aci...

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? "Increase your intake of foods containing pectin." A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has...

patient with iron deficiency would show which signs and symptoms? tingling and muscle spasms what is a preferred snack for a child who is 9 months old? graham crackers what would you educate your patient about when it comes to eating for someone with chronic kidney disease? limit protein intake

How much fat should you have in a day 20-35% How much cholesterol should you have daily 200-300mg Ground Beef is high in what? Zinc When should a mom first breastfeed? within one hour of delivery

A nurse in a providers office is talking with a client who has a prescription for fexofenadine. The client reports that their allergies remain unaffected. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to determine if the medication is being absorbed properly? Are you still taking your antacids at this time? - The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking fexofenadine with anatacids containing magnesium or aluminum, because the medications can decrease the absor...