HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary education to a client newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carb counting manages blood glucose effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse about taking a variety of herbal products, including milk thistle, and has lost about thirty pounds over the last month. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintended weight loss needs medical evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chronic kidney disease advancing to stage [unspecified]. The nurse should instruct the client to limit the ingestion of which type of foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-potassium foods worsen kidney disease.