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1. 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?
ï‚· Orange juice
ï‚· Decaffeinated coffee
ï‚· Peppermint
ï‚· Potatoes
2. 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?
ï‚· Phosphorus
ï‚· Calcium
ï‚· Chloride
ï‚· Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional
counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care was followed?
ï‚· BMI of 25
ï‚· Weight gain of 1.8kg
ï‚· BMI of 33
ï‚· Weight loss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following
meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
ï‚· Turkey and cheese sandwich
ï‚· Spaghetti with tomato sauce
ï‚· Pork chop and applesauce
ï‚· Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older
adult client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
 Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
ï‚· Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
ï‚· Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
ï‚· Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
ï‚· A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA
ï‚· A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
ï‚· A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
ï‚· A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet.
The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?
ï‚· Iron
ï‚· Riboflavin
ï‚· Vitamin C
ï‚· Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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