HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cottage cheese is high in sodium.
Question 3 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 4 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.
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.