Exam 26: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

A patient of Mexican-American descent has a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg and is moderately obese. The nurse can help the patient modify his diet by suggesting:

The nurse is delivering a meal tray to a patient in a skilled nursing facility who is a Muslim. The nurse should confirm the meal is free of:

The nurse caring for a patient with human immunodeficiency syndrome HIV would encourage the intake of greater amounts of:

The nurse reminds the patient that the salivary glands excrete saliva, which initiates the digestion of:

The nurse stresses to a patient that proteins, one of the biochemical substances used by the body, can be found in: (Select all that apply.)

The mother of a 4-month-old infant asks what type of cereal is most appropriate to feed the infant as a first solid food. The best response from the nurse is to suggest:

The nursing action that is most beneficial toward creating an atmosphere conducive to eating for a hospitalized patient immobilized in bed is:

The nurse in a long-term care facility understands that the 86-year-old resident's frequent complaints about "heartburn" are most likely due to the age-related decreased:

The nurse instructs the patient on a vegetarian diet that protein intake can be supported by including complementary proteins in the diet with such foods as: (Select all that apply.)

The LPN/LVN filling out the Jewish patient's dietary menu for lunch would avoid ordering:

The nurse points out that the advantages of breast-feeding include that breast milk: (Select all that apply.)

A patient refuses to eat all types of meat, which has led to a protein deficiency. The nurse recognizes that the only plant source that contains all nine essential amino acids is:

A nurse takes into consideration that the usual diet of Asian Americans has a potential for altering health because the diet is high in:

The nurse is visiting an elderly patient who lives alone. The suggestion made by the nurse that would be most helpful in improving the patient's nutrition would be:

A mother is concerned that her toddler is not eating enough at mealtimes. The most informative suggestion by the nurse would be to:

A patient has been placed on a reduced-cholesterol diet to help control heart disease. The serving that would be most appropriate for the patient to select for supper is:

The nurse would be sure the diet of a patient in an extended care facility who has a large pressure ulcer on his sacrum would include foods rich in vitamin:

The nurse evaluates the patient's understanding of the fiber content of grains and cereals when the patient selects:

The portion of carbohydrates that cannot be broken down by intestinal enzymes and juices is ________.

The nurse reminds the patient that adequate fiber in the diet has many health benefits, which include: (Select all that apply.)