1. A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to control hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A) "I will drink two glasses of whole milk daily"

B) "I will decrease the potassium in my diet"

C) "I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week"

D) "I will limit alcohol consumption to two drinks per day" Answer: "I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week"

A client should eat low-fat dairy, have a diet enriched with potassium, and limitations should be set on alcoholic drinks.

2. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?

A) Diaphoresis

B) Bradycardia

C) Abdominal cramps

D) Acetone breath Answer: Diaphoresis

Sweating, tachycardia, fatigue, hunger, and pale skin are all symptoms of hypoglycemia

3. A nurse is providing treatment for a client who has a new prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A) Milk

B) Aged cheese

C) Grapefruit juice

D) Bananas

Answer: Grapefruit juice

Drinking grapefruit juice while on this medication can result in an increased rioffor adverse effects

4. A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the following statements by a client should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?

A) "I will take a long walk every evening"

B) "I will keep a daily diet and activity log"

C) "I will avoid eating one hour before bedtime"

D) "I will drink one full glass of water with each meal" Answer: "I will take a long walk every evening"

Exercise can create relaxation and reduces stress. Keeping a daily activity log can cause awareness of how the person eats and weighs causing stress. A person should avoid eating 2-3 hours before bed. Drinking a full glass of water will promote fullness not reduce stress