NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 3
An adult has chronic renal failure and asks why sodium must be limited. What is the best answer for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In chronic renal failure, the kidneys cannot effectively excrete sodium, leading to fluid retention and increased blood pressure, which further damages the kidneys.
Question 2 of 3
An adult who has hypertension is taking furosemide (Lasix). The client has been placed on a low-sodium, high-potassium diet. What is the reason for the potassium alteration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium excretion in urine, necessitating a high-potassium diet to replace losses and prevent hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 3
Mothers should be instructed that diets for infants and toddlers who drink a lot of milk and few other foods will most likely result in the development of a deficiency in which of these nutrients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive milk consumption can displace iron-rich foods, leading to iron deficiency anemia in infants and toddlers.
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