A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber diet?
A.
"My breakfast choice is ½ cup of bran cereal."
B.
"One medium apple would be a good snack option."
C.
"I will select a ½ cup of sweet potatoes for my starch."
D.
"I'll eat ice cream after every meal."
2.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
"You should increase the calories in your diet."
B.
"You should decrease the dairy products in your diet."
C.
"You should increase the fiber in your diet."
D.
"You should decrease the amount of vitamin D in your diet."
3.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A.
"I drink milk when I get heartburn."
B.
"I should not eat foods made with chocolate."
C.
"I can drink coffee throughout the day."
D.
"I will eat ice cream before every meal."
4.
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? select all
A.
oatmeal
B.
ice cream
C.
canned peaches
D.
pretzels
5.
A nurse is assessing a client who just finished eating a meal. Which of the following findings are manifestations of dumping syndrome? select all
A.
diarrhea
B.
hypotension
C.
dizziness
D.
bradycardia
6.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? select all
A.
anemia
B.
tarry stools
C.
epigastric pain
D.
swollen lymph nodes
7.
A nurse is instructing a client who has celiac disease about foods to avoid. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
canned peaches
B.
graham crackers
C.
wild rice
D.
potatoes
8.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about dietary choices for celiac disease. Which of the following menu choices selected by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A.
Hamberger on a wheat bun
B.
baked chicken and potato chips
C.
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich on rye toast
D.
Beef and barley soup with rice crackers
9.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Crohn’s Disease and is experiencing frequent cramping and diarrhea. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
"Increase your caloric intake by eating foods high in protein."
B.
"Include fresh fruits and vegetables at each meal."
C.
"Maintain your weight by eating high fat foods."
D.
"Maintain your weight by eating high fat foods."
10.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the client avoid?
A.
noodles
B.
vegetable soup
C.
baked fish
D.
cheddar cheese
11.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
A.
"You should decrease your caloric intake when abdominal pain is present."
B.
"You should increase your daily intake of protein."
C.
"You should increase fat intake when experiencing loose stools."
D.
"You should limit alcohol intake to 2 to 3 drinks per week."
12.
A nurse is caring for a client following the surgical placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the dietary teaching?
A.
"Eating yogurt can help decrease gas odor that I have."
B.
"I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don’t have as many loose stools."
C.
"I should eliminate pasta from my diet so that I don’t have as many loose stools."
D.
"Carbonated beverages can help control odor."
13.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has acute pancreatitis and a prescription for fat-soluble vitamin supplements. Which of the following supplements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin B1
C.
Vitamin C
D.
Vitamin B12
14.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
"You should increase the fiber in your diet."
B.
"You should increase the calories in your diet."
C.
"You should increase the calories in your diet."
D.
"You should increase the calories in your diet."
15.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary modifications. Which of the following food choices should the nurse inform the client to include in his diet?
A.
Blueberry muffin
B.
Roast turkey
C.
Ice cream
D.
Macaroni and cheese
16.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a colostomy about appropriate food choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?
A.
eggs
B.
grapes
C.
pasta
D.
dried fruits
17.
A nurse is contributing to the plan care of a client who has acute dysphagia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to include in the plan?
A.
Use a syringe to help the client consume liquids.
B.
Encourage talking during meal times.
C.
Limit eating time to 15 min.
D.
Instruct the client to tilt her head forward when swallowing.
18.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as sources of fiber? (Select all that apply.)
