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A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is constipated. What suggestion is best for the nurse to give the woman?
- A. Reduce your fluid intake.
- B. Reduce your intake of fruits.
- C. Increase your intake of raw vegetables.
- D. Increase your intake of rice.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raw vegetables are high in fiber, which promotes bowel regularity and alleviates constipation, a common issue in pregnancy.
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Which of these meals would the nurse recommend to provide the highest amount of protein and calories?
- A. Vegetable soup, cottage cheese on crackers, applesauce, and a hot chocolate
- B. Cheeseburger, French-fried potatoes, carrot sticks, cantaloupe balls, and milk
- C. Fresh fruit plate with sherbert, buttered muffin, slice of watermelon, and a fruit-flavored milk drink
- D. Chicken noodle soup, cream cheese and jelly sandwich, buttered whole-kernel corn, orange sherbert, and a cola drink
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cheeseburger with milk provides high protein (meat, dairy) and calories (meat, bun, fries), compared to the other options with lower protein or calorie content.
A client who has hypertension makes all of the following statements. Which statement indicates a need for more teaching?
- A. I eat fresh fruit every day.
- B. I just love dill pickles with my sandwich at lunch.
- C. I prefer broiled meats to fried food.
- D. I enjoy one cup of decaffeinated coffee at lunch.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dill pickles are high in sodium, which should be limited in hypertension. Fresh fruit, broiled meats, and decaf coffee align with a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet.
The nurse knows that the client understands a low-sodium diet when the client selects which of the following menus?
- A. Lobster salad, corn bread, and milk
- B. Hot roast beef sandwich, celery sticks, and coffee
- C. Sliced chicken, fresh tomatoes, and beets
- D. Liver and onions, creamed carrots, and a biscuit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lobster, cornbread, roast beef sandwich, and liver are high in sodium. Sliced chicken, fresh tomatoes, and beets are low-sodium choices.