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 recommended to minimize heartburn?

Orange juice

Decaffeinated coffee

Peppermint

PotatoesANS Potatoes

A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The

nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary

for the transmission of nerve impulses?

Phosphorus

Calcium

Chloride

ZincANS Calcium

A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks

after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the

plan of care was followed?

BMI of 25

Weight gain of 1.8kg

BMI of 33

Weight loss of 2.7kgANS Weight loss of 2.7kg

A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism.

Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?

Turkey and cheese sandwich

Spaghetti with tomato sauce

Pork chop and applesauce

Scrambled eggs and baconANS Spaghetti with tomato sauce

A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased

food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should the

nurse implement?

Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.

Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.

Provide entertainment while the client is eating.

Offer finger foods at mealtimeANS Offer finger foods at mealtime.

A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total