12.A nurse is teaching a nutrition class about the different daily values. When

teaching about the referenced daily intakes (RDIs), which information should

the nurse include?

a. Have values for protein, vitamins, and minerals

b. Are based on percentages of fat, cholesterol, and fiber

c. Have replaced recommended daily allowances (RDAs)

d. Are used to develop diets for chronic illnesses requiring 1800 cal/day

ANS: A

The RDIs are the first set, comprising protein, vitamins, and minerals based

on the RDA. The daily reference values (DRVs) make up the second set and

consist of nutrients such as total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates,

fiber, sodium, and potassium. Combined, both sets make up the daily values

used on food labels. Daily values did not replace RDAs but provided a

separate, more understandable format for the public. Daily values are based

on percentages of a diet consisting of 2000 kcal/day for adults and children 4

years or older.

13. The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which task will the

nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?

a. Measuring capillary blood glucose level

b. Measuring nasoenteric tube for insertion

c. Measuring pH in gastrointestinal aspirate

d. Measuring the patient’s risk for aspiration

ANS: A

The skill of measuring blood glucose level after skin puncture (capillary

puncture) can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel. The other skills

cannot be delegated. A nurse must measure a nasoenteric tube for insertion,

pH in gastrointestinal aspirate, and patient’s risk for aspiration.

14. In teaching mothers-to-be about infant nutrition, which instruction should

the nurse provide?