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A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
- A. A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA
- B. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
- C. A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
- D. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
- B. Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
- C. Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
- D. Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
Correct Answer: D
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A nurse is teaching a client about strategies to prevent constipation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. Drinking four to five glasses of water per day will prevent constipation.
- B. I should consume mineral oil once per day.
- C. Eating foods high in fiber will make elimination easier.
- D. I can skip a meal if I feel bloated.
Correct Answer: C
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A nurse is assessing the nutritional status of an infant who is 6 months old. The infant weighed 2.7 kg at birth. Which of the following indicate to the nurse that the infant is within expected range?
- A. 5.5 kg
- B. 6.4 kg
- C. 4.5 kg
- D. 3.6 kg
Correct Answer: B
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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
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A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about a heart healthy diet. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?
- A. I will get 15% of my total daily calories from saturated fats.
- B. I will decrease the potassium in my diet.
- C. I will limit my daily sodium intake to 3 grams.
- D. I will eat five 8-ounce servings of fruit daily.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.