1. A nurse is initiating continuous enteral feedings for a client who has a new

gastrostomy tube.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a. Measure the client’s gastric residual every 12 hr.

b. Flush the clients’ tube with 30ml of water every 4 hr.

c. Obtain the client’s electrolyte levels every 4 hr

d. Keep the client’s head elevated at 15 during feeding

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a major burn injury and is receiving total

parenteral nutrition. Which of the following laboratory tests is the priority for the

nurse to use to confirmthe client is receiving adequate nutrition?

a. Prealbumin

b. Iron

c. Folic Acid

d. Magnesium

3. A nurse is assessing a client who reports muscle spasms in his calves and tingling in his

hands.The client indicates consuming a low intake of milk products and green leafy

vegetables. The nurse should identify that the client’s finding indicate a deficiency in

which of the following sources of nutrition?

a. Omega-3 fatty acids

b. Iro

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d. Calcium

e. Vitamin-C

4. A nurse is teaching a client about dietary changes needed for weight loss. Which actions

shouldthe nurse perform first?

a. Educate the client about daily caloric requirements

b. Show the client how to identify the fat content of packaged foods

c. Provide the client with meal planning

informationd. Determine the client’s daily

caloric intake

5. A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old

infant. Whichof the following choices should the nurse recommend?

a. Raw carrots

b. Graham crackers

c. Unsalted popcorn

d. Skim Milk

6. A nurse is teaching about nutrition to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney

disease.Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the

teaching?

a. Increase phosphorous intake

b. Increase potassium intake

c. Limit protein shake

d. Limit calcium intake

7. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports difficulty chewing due to

ill-fittingdentures. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for

the client?

a. Roast beef

b. Apple slices