A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 3-year-old child.

Which of the following statements by the parents should the nurse identify as

understanding of the teaching?

I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink (Whole milk only appropriate up to

2 years of age; after that, low-fat or skim milk should be given.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a

peripherally inserted central catheter. The pharmacist informs the nurse that there will

be a delay in delivering the next bag of TPN solution. Which of the following actions

should the nurse take?

Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.

A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to control hypertension. Which

of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week.

A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using chemotherapy. Which

of the following interventions should the nurse suggest to aid in management of

treatment-related changes in taste?

Use plastic utensils.

A nurse is leading a discussion at a prenatal education class with a group of expectant

mothers who plan to breastfeed. Which of the following instructions should the nurse

include in the teaching?

Plan 5-minute feedings on each breast on the first day after birth. (5-minute

nursing on each breast the first day promotes milk production in both breasts.)

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Crohn’s disease. Which of the

following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the teaching?

I will eat eggs for breakfast (easy to digest and high in protein; avoid fiber, fats,

and fructose)

A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with an oral feeding. Which of the

following actions should the nurse take? (SATA)

Gently palpate the client’s throat during swallowing.

Inspect for food pockets in the mouth before feeding.

Allow the client to rest for 30 minutes before meals.

A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance. Which of

the following is an expected finding?