NCLEX-PN
Nutrition NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 3
An adult is on a low-sodium, low-fat diet for hypertension. What question is most important for the nurse to ask when starting to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food preparation methods (e.g., adding salt or frying) directly impact sodium and fat content, critical for hypertension management.
Question 2 of 3
The wife of a man who has coronary artery disease asks the nurse how she can prepare foods that will be good for her husband. What should the nurse include when talking with this woman?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salmon and fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health. Cream sauces and salts increase fat and sodium, harmful for coronary artery disease.
Question 3 of 3
An adolescent has been recently diagnosed as having Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes. She asks the nurse if she will ever be able to go out with her friends for pizza or ice cream. Which of these responses by the nurse would give accurate information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes requires carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment, allowing pizza or ice cream in moderation with proper management, supporting social inclusion.
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