Exam 26: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

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

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

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 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:

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

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:

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

A patient weighing 132 pounds has been recommended to increase daily protein intake. The nurse assists the patient to make dietary selections of protein after calculating that the daily protein requirement for this patient is:

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 nurse emphasizes the dietary recommendations made by the American Heart Association is to limit cholesterol intake to:

The nurse consults with a patient who is a vegan and stresses that this diet puts the patient at risk for:

The nurse is aware that vitamin B₁₂ is absorbed in the:

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 home health nurse is visiting an older adult patient with a history of malnutrition and memory loss. The nurse addresses the nutritional needs of the patient by: