A nurse is caring for a client with a major burn injury and is receiving TPN. Which of the following lab tests is the priority for the nurse to use to confirm the client is receiving adequate nutrition?
- A. Iron
- B. Magnesium
- C. Folic acid
- D. Prealbumin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A nurse is planning care for a client who reports increasing difficulty swallowing food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to take?
- A. Turn on the client's television during meals.
- B. Place the client into a semi-reclining position for meals.
- C. Encourage the client to rest prior to mealtimes.
- D. Encourage the client to use a straw when drinking liquids.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is reviewing the lab findings of a client who has Clostridium Difficile. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing Fluid Volume Deficit?
- A. Hct 53%
- B. Potassium 3.5
- C. Sodium 145
- D. HbA1c 5
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is on a med-surg unit caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following menu selections should the nurse recommend for this client?
- A. Fried catfish
- B. Broiled shrimp
- C. Pork sausage
- D. Grilled vegetables
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is preparing to administer a gavage feeding via nasogastric tube to a preterm newborn who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Stabilize the tube with tape to the newborn's forehead.
- B. Remove supplemental oxygen during the feeding.
- C. Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
- D. Place the newborn on her left side for 30 min after the feeding.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is preparing a nutritional snack. Which of the following foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the toddler?
- A. Plain popcorn
- B. Grapes
- C. Raw carrots
- D. Cheese
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.