RN nutrition Practice 2019 B (Retake) Questions All with Correct Answers

RN nutrition Practice 2019 B (Retake) Questions All with Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy. The client reports a metallic taste in his mouth while eating. which of the following actions should the nurse take?

·         Provide three large meals daily

·         Offer citrus fruits

·         Suggest pickles as a snack

·         Rinse silverware prior to eating

·         Gargle with mouthwash

{{Correct Ans- - Offer citrus Fruits

- Suggest pickles as a snack

- Gargle with mouthwash

(Stimulate the production of more saliva helps diminish metallic taste)

A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the past 3 days. which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is dehydrated?

·         Distended neck veins

·         Orthostatic hypotension

·         Weight gain

·         Peripheral edema

{{Correct Ans- orthostatic hypotension

(All others indicate fluid volume excess)

A nurse is updating a plan of care for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings and is experience diarrhea. which for the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

·         Discard the clients opened cans of formula within 48 hr

·         Administer the clients formula cold

·         Feed the client small frequent volumes

·         Consider low calorie formula

{{Correct Ans- Feed the client in small, frequent volumes

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous tube feedings via a gastrostomy tube. the client has had three loose stools in the last 4 hr. which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?

·         Reposition the tube and verify placement

·         Decrease rate of feeding

·         Administer a prokinetic medication

·         Irrigate the tubing with 30 mL of water

{{Correct Ans- decrease the rate of feeding