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.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary needs. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as being the lowest in phosphorus?
- A. Medium apple
- B. Bran cereal
- C. Scrambled eggs
- D. Ground turkey
Correct Answer: A
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A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommend to minimize heartburn?
- A. Orange juice
- B. Decaffeinated coffee
- C. Peppermint
- D. Potatoes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Potatoes. Potatoes are bland and less likely to relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making them a good choice for minimizing heartburn in clients with GERD. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Orange juice and peppermint can exacerbate GERD symptoms due to their acidic or relaxing effects on the esophageal sphincter. Decaffeinated coffee, although lower in caffeine, is still acidic and can trigger heartburn in individuals with GERD.
A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
- B. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
- C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
- D. Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as the best source of potassium?
- A. 1 cup grapes
- B. 1 cup shredded lettuce
- C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
- D. 1 cup apple slices
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is teaching a client about complete and incomplete proteins. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as an incomplete protein?
- A. 4oz chickpeas
- B. 2 poached eggs
- C. 2oz cheddar cheese
- D. 4oz salmon fillet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.