HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
When conducting diet teaching for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia, which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potatoes, bananas, oranges boost potassium.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult client with a history of iron deficiency anemia has a hemoglobin of 10.5 g/dL (6.52 mmol/L). Which food choice should the nurse recommend to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli provides non-heme iron for anemia.
Question 5 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.