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 diet enriched with potassium, and limitations should be

set on alcoholic drinks.

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should

the nurse identify as manifestation of hypoglycemia.

A) Diaphoresis

B) Bradycardia

C) Abdominal cramps

D) Acetone breath

Answer: Diaphoresis

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

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