Deck 8: Nutrition

Question 1

An older patient has lost 15 pounds over the last 3 months. Which information should the nurse identify as being the reason for this patient's weight loss?
1) Recently widowed
2) Sleeps 9 hours each night
3) Plays card games with friends on weekends
4) Spends time with family after church on Sundays

Answer 1

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Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the role of specific minerals in the body with an older patient. What should the nurse emphasize as being the importance of potassium?
1) Aids in digestion
2) Is responsible for nerve conduction
3) Aids in wound healing
4) Maintains water balance

Answer 2

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Question 3

An older patient who eats bacon, butter, and pork most days of the week is concerned about being diagnosed with hypertension. What should the nurse explain to the patient about his diet?
1) Bacon should be thoroughly cooked.
2) Certain cuts of pork are better than others.
3) Additional butter will help prevent hypertension.
4) High-fat foods can affect the cardiovascular system.

Answer 3

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Question 4

The nurse is preparing an educational program on nutrition for older community members. What should the nurse emphasize about protein during this presentation?
1) Incomplete proteins are all essential.
2) Complete proteins come from animal sources.
3) Essential amino acids are those that the body makes itself.
4) Nonessential amino acids are not necessary for good health.

Question 5

The nurse is reviewing the meal tray of a patient who is prescribed a clear liquid diet. Which item should be removed from the tray?
1) Tea
2) Broth
3) Gelatin
4) Cream soup

Question 6

An older patient is admitted to acute care for extremely elevated blood glucose levels. Which type of diet should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1) Regular
2) Full liquid
3) Clear liquid
4) Therapeutic

Question 7

A frail older patient has very dark stool. What should the nurse consider as a nutrition-related reason for this finding?
1) Lack of vitamin C
2) Lack of vitamin K
3) Lack of iron in the diet
4) Lack of phosphorus in the diet

Question 8

An older patient who avoids fresh fruit and vegetables does not understand why vitamin C supplements are necessary. What should the nurse explain is the role of vitamin C in health? Select all that apply
1) Regulates bone calcium
2) Repairs tissues and bones
3) Participates in blood clotting
4) Keeps teeth and gums healthy
5) Prevents the breakdown of red blood cells

Question 9

The nurse is caring for an older patient with kidney disease. Which mineral should the nurse expect to be elevated in this patient?
1) Iron
2) Zinc
3) Calcium
4) Phosphorus

Question 10

An older patient is unable to consume food despite having a functioning gastrointestinal tract. Which feeding method should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1) Full liquid
2) Clear liquid
3) Nasogastric tube
4) Parenteral nutrition

Question 11

An older patient is having dentures repaired. What should the nurse suggest to ensure this patient's nutritional status?
1) Eat a soft diet.
2) Restrict food intake.
3) Ingest a full liquid diet.
4) Ingest a clear liquid diet.

Question 12

The nurse teaches an older person about carbohydrates. Which food should the patient identify that indicates an understanding of simple carbohydrates? Select all that apply.
1) Milk
2) Sugar
3) Honey
4) Almonds
5) Romaine lettuce

Question 13

An older patient is concerned about gaining weight even though the amount of food eaten has not changed. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
1) "Older people should eat just two meals a day to keep their weight low."
2) "You probably have a heart problem that hasn't been identified or treated yet."
3) "Are you sure that you aren't eating additional sweets and not remembering them?"
4) "As a person gets older, the metabolic rate slows down and fewer calories are needed to maintain weight."

Question 14

During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient has no food in the cupboards and reuses tea bags. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing this patient's nutritional status?
1) "How long have you lived here?"
2) "Are you able to afford to buy food?"
3) "When will your family arrive with food?"
4) "Is there some reason that you like weak tea?"

Question 15

An older patient has been experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, and a low-grade fever with some sweating for several days. What disorder should the nurse consider first for this patient?
1) Edema
2) Diabetes mellitus
3) Electrolyte imbalance
4) Excess fluid buildup in the body