1. 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 

• Potatoes

2. 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

• Zinc 

3. 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 2.7kg 

4. 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 bacon

5. 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 mealtime.

6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?

• A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA 

• A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family 

• A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen

• A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy 

7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?

• Iron 

• Riboflavin 

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B12

8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?