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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is admitting an older client with possible malnutrition. Which parameters are most indicative of the client's nutritional status?

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A. Weight loss history and body surface area (BSA).B. Body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin level.C. Triceps skin fold and mid-arm circumference.D. 24-hour food recall, food preferences, and allergies.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: BMI and albumin reflect nutritional status.

Question 2 of 5

A client who is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy has lost 25% of total body weight and is having difficulty eating because of stomatitis. In planning care for this client, which diet should the nurse recommend?

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A. Pureed regular diet.B. High protein soft dietC. Mechanical soft diet.D. Low residue diet.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pureed diet is easier to swallow with stomatitis.

Question 3 of 5

A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu? Reference Range:Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L]

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A. Taco salad, refried beans, low fat ice cream and coffee.B. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, grapes, and skim milk.C. Canned cream of mushroom soup, tuna salad, and water.D. Chicken salad on toast, fruit-flavoured yogurt, and iced tea.E. NoneF. None

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chicken salad meal is lower in sodium.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse assesses a client's fluid intake at breakfast, which consists of oatmeal, a cup of milk, and 12 ounces of coffee. How many mL should the nurse document in the client's record? (Enter numerical value only.)

Correct Answer: 780

Rationale: Milk (240 mL) + coffee (360 mL) + oatmeal (180 mL) = 780 mL.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for an older adult who needs to limit sodium intake. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?

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A. Cottage cheese.B. Broccoli.C. Ground sirloin.D. Bananas.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cottage cheese is high in sodium.

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The nurse instructs a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) to avoid refined sugar and carbohydrates. Choosing which food indicates that the client understands the diet teaching?

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