a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler about appropriate snacks which of the following foods should the nurse include

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1. A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler about appropriate snacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse include?

A. Sliced bananas
B. Raw celery
C. Peanut butter
D. Grapes

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is sliced bananas. Bananas are a good choice for toddlers as they are easy to chew, rich in potassium, and generally well-tolerated. Raw celery (Choice B) may pose a choking hazard due to its fibrous nature. Peanut butter (Choice C) should be avoided as it can also be a choking hazard and may cause an allergic reaction in some children. Grapes (Choice D) are a choking hazard for toddlers due to their size and shape, so they should be cut into smaller pieces or avoided altogether.

2. A healthcare professional is reviewing the lab results of a client who has bulimia nervosa. The professional should notify the provider of which of the following results?

A. White Blood Cells 5,200/mm³
B. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
C. Magnesium 1.6 mg/dL
D. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is below normal and requires provider notification, especially in clients with bulimia nervosa who are at risk of electrolyte imbalances. Low potassium levels can lead to serious complications like cardiac arrhythmias. The other options are within or close to the normal range and would not be a priority for notification.

3. How would protein deficiency likely affect dental tissues?

A. Decreased resistance to dental caries
B. Increased tooth size
C. Delayed tooth development
D. Increased enamel mineralization

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Protein deficiency can lead to delayed tooth development as the body may not have enough resources to form teeth properly. This delay can make the teeth more susceptible to dental issues due to incomplete formation. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Decreased resistance to dental caries is more related to factors like poor oral hygiene and sugary diets, increased tooth size is not a common effect of protein deficiency on dental tissues, and increased enamel mineralization is not typically associated with protein deficiency.

4. What is the most appropriate nutritional advice for a patient with hypertension?

A. Increase salt intake
B. Reduce fiber intake
C. Increase potassium intake
D. Increase sugar intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Increasing potassium intake can help manage blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension.

5. Each is a physiologic role of vitamin D, except one. Which is the exception?

A. Hematopoiesis
B. Cardiac and neuromuscular function
C. Immune responses
D. Serum calcium regulation

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, Hematopoiesis. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating serum calcium levels, which is essential for maintaining cardiac and neuromuscular function. Additionally, vitamin D is involved in modulating immune responses. However, hematopoiesis, the formation of red blood cells, is not a direct physiologic role of vitamin D. Therefore, hematopoiesis is the exception among the listed functions of vitamin D.