Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is preparing a nutritional snack. Which of the following foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the toddler?

• A. Plain popcorn
• B. Grapes
• C. Raw carrots
• D. Cheese

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Cheese is a safe and nutritious option for toddlers, providing calcium and protein without choking hazards.

2. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?

• A. Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
• B. Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
• C. Limit fluid intake between meals.
• D. Serve hot foods at mealtime.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Providing low-fat carbohydrates with meals can help manage nausea without overloading the digestive system.

3. A nurse is planning care for a client who practices Islam and is currently observing dietary restrictions for the month of Ramadan. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A. Remove beef products from the dietary plan
• B. Facilitate fasting during daylight hours
• C. Serve meat and dairy items separately
• D. Provide a strictly vegetarian diet on Fridays

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Facilitating fasting during daylight hours respects the dietary practices of clients observing Ramadan.

4. A nurse is teaching about implementing a heart-healthy diet to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?

• A. Baked ham
• B. Processed cheese
• C. Broiled salmon
• D. Canned potato soup

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Broiled salmon is a heart-healthy food due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content, which helps reduce inflammation and improve cardiovascular health.

5. A nurse is teaching about diet modification to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. I should drink an 8 ounce glass of water each time my baby nurses.
• B. I should take a 1500 milligram iron supplement daily.
• C. I can eat a 2500 calorie daily diet lose 1 lb per week.
• D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Drinking an 8 ounce glass of water each time the baby nurses helps maintain hydration and support milk production.

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