HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with celiac disease selects a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit and skim milk, grapefruit juice, and coffee from the breakfast menu. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oatmeal’s gluten harms celiac patients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client who is a professional dancer. Which issue reported by the client should alert the nurse to perform further assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue may indicate inadequate nutrition.
Question 3 of 5
A male client with coronary heart disease is informed by the healthcare provider that his cholesterol levels are significantly elevated and he needs to change his diet and lifestyle. The client emphatically states that he is not going to change his eating habits. What action should the nurse implement in response to the client's unwillingness to comply with the recommendations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discussing concerns addresses resistance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse educates the client on the importance of protein and energy intake as the client transitions to eating food. Click to select the statements by the client that indicate understanding of provided education.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: High calories and varied plant proteins aid recovery.
Question 5 of 5
During the admission assessment, an older male client who has no teeth tells the nurse that he cannot find his dentures at home. His dietary prescription is a regular diet. What diet request should the nurse recommend for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pureed diet suits clients without teeth.