Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is planning care for a client who reports following Seventh-Day Adventist dietary laws. Which of the following dietary guidelines should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A. Replace salt with pepper when seasoning water.
• B. Request that coffee is removed from meal trays.
• C. Offer pork with two meals per week.
• D. Provide a high-protein snack between meals.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Seventh-Day Adventists typically avoid stimulants like caffeine, so requesting that coffee is removed from meal trays is appropriate.

2. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary needs. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as being the lowest in phosphorus?

• A. Medium apple
• B. Bran cereal
• C. Scrambled eggs
• D. Ground turkey

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Apples are low in phosphorus, making them a suitable option for clients with chronic kidney disease.

3. A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as highest risk for allergies in toddlers?

• A. Eggs
• B. Milk
• C. Bananas
• D. Citrus fruits

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Eggs are one of the most common food allergens in toddlers and should be introduced carefully.

4. A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary practices?

• A. Pork
• B. Chicken
• C. Beef
• D. Seafood

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Beef is prohibited in Hindu dietary practices due to religious beliefs.

5. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence?

• A. Omeprazole
• B. Zolmitriptan
• C. Prednisone
• D. Verapamil

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can impair wound healing and increase the risk of wound dehiscence.

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