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RN Nutrition 2023.

Question 26

A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

• Offer the client a selection of beverages at each meal.
• Arrange for someone to remain with the client for 30 min after meals.
• Inform the client that a weight gain of 2.3 kg (5 lb) per week is expected.
• Encourage the client to participate in developing dietary goals.

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Question 27

A nurse is caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and uses adaptive meal equipment. Which of the following actions by the client indicates correct use of the equipment?

• The client uses a glass for liquids.
• The client uses a small-handled spoon.
• The client uses a plate with a guard.
• The client uses a plastic disposable fork.

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Question 28

A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?

• Calcium
• Chloride
• Phosphorus RN Nutrition 2023.
• Zinc

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Question 29

A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of dysphagia?

• Neck pain
• Drooling
• Tremors
• Muscle rigidity

Question 32

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is recovering from acute pancreatitis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the plan?

• Increase the client’s fat intake.
• Increase the client’s protein intake.
• Decrease the client’s calcium intake.
• Decrease the client’s magnesium intake.

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Question 33

A nurse is assessing a client who reports a headache and dizziness. The nurse notes that the client is shaky and sweaty. The nurse should prepare to intervene for which of the following imbalances? RN Nutrition 2023

• Hyperglycemia
• Hypernatremia
• Hypokalemia
• Hypoglycemia

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Question 34

A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take when feeding the client?

• Administer liquids with a syringe.  RN Nutrition 2023.
• Place the client in semi-Fowler’s position.
• Administer 1 Tbsp of food per bite.
• Allow 30 min for the feeding.