HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pureed diet is easier to swallow with stomatitis.
Question 2 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avocado is low-carb and suitable for diabetes.
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]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chicken salad meal is lower in sodium.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an older client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with her daughter, who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food choices should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Protein-rich foods promote healing.
Question 5 of 5
A client with glomerulonephritis is preparing for discharge and asks the nurse which kind of diet to follow upon returning home. Which dietary teaching should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium and fluid restriction manage glomerulonephritis.