HESI Nutrition Exam

Question 1 of 46

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes

B. Skeletal muscle weakness

C. Hypoactive bowel sounds

D. Tingling of the lips

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Question 2 of 46

A healthcare professional is preparing to administer an enteral feeding via an established NG tube. Which option is not part of the sequence the healthcare professional should follow to initiate the feeding?

A. Verify tube placement

B. Check the residual feeding contents

C. Administer the feeding

D. Limit protein intake

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Question 3 of 46

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a colostomy about appropriate food choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Eggs

B. Grapes

C. Pasta

D. Dried fruits

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Question 4 of 46

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Crohn's Disease and is experiencing frequent cramping and diarrhea. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Increase your caloric intake by eating foods high in protein.

B. Include fresh fruits and vegetables at each meal.

C. Maintain your weight by eating high-fat foods.

D. Drink whole milk to ensure adequate calcium intake.

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Question 5 of 46

A nurse is assisting an adolescent client in the selection of complementary protein sources on the lunch menu. The client is a vegetarian who eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following food items should the nurse recommend?

A. Peanut butter and jelly with enriched bread

B. Baked potato with sour cream

C. Bagel with cream cheese

D. Fruit salad and carrot sticks

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