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To demonstrate the energy-producing potential of different foods the nurse explains that 3 g of lean meat produces 12 kcal/g. How many kcal/g does 3 g of fish oil produce?
- A. 6 kcal/g
- B. 15 kcal/g
- C. 21 kcal/g
- D. 27 kcal/g
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fat provides 9 kcal/g.
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The nurse is educating a group of high school students regarding nutrition. How should the nurse respond when the students ask what occurs when protein mineral iron and fat combine?
- A. Body processes are regulated.
- B. Energy is provided.
- C. Tissue is built and repaired.
- D. Body function is restored.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many nutrients are necessary to build and repair tissue, including protein, minerals, iron, and fat.
What is a nursing intervention to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction?
- A. Rinsing the mouth with warm water
- B. Sipping carbonated drinks
- C. Sucking on occasional ice chips
- D. Limiting tooth brushing to once per day
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sucking on occasional ice chips is a way to decrease thirst without adding a large amount of fluid. Rinsing the mouth with cool water and frequent tooth brushing are helpful also. Carbonated drinks contain sodium and will enhance fluid retention.
When reviewing a patient's dietary intake the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level. What is this level?
- A. No more than 24% of total daily kilocalories
- B. No more than 16% of total daily kilocalories
- C. No more than 8% of total daily kilocalories
- D. No more than 4% of total daily kilocalories
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DRIs relating to carbohydrates indicate that 45% to 65% of an adult's total calorie intake should be in the form of carbohydrates and that added sugars should be limited to no more than 8% (approximately 40 g) of the total number of calories consumed daily.
The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea bloating flatulence and diarrhea if he will avoid certain foods. What product should the patient be instructed to avoid?
- A. Soy beans
- B. Rice
- C. Milk
- D. High fiber
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactose intolerance occurs as a result of a lack of lactase that makes it impossible to break down milk sugar.
A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full-liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients. What nutrients are lacking?
- A. Fat-soluble vitamins
- B. Potassium
- C. Iron and fiber
- D. Water-soluble vitamins
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A full-liquid diet is deficient in iron and fiber.