1. A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent client who is a vegetarian. He eats milk products

but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to provide

the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet?

A. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

B. Baked potato topped with sour cream

C. Bagel with cream cheese

D. Fruit salad

2. A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who screams when the parent leaves the room. The parent begins to cry

and says, "I don't understand why my child is so upset. I've never seen my child act this way around others before."

Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "This is a normal, expected reaction for a child of this age."

B. "This is a response to an overstimulating environment."

C. "This is a common reaction to an overexposure to caregivers."

D. "This is a typical reaction for a child who is sick."

3. A nurse is caring for an antepartum client who has iron-deficiency anemia. When teaching the client about nutrition,

the nurse should emphasize the need for an increased intake of which of the following foods?

A. Milk and cheese

B. Red meat and organ meat

C. Fresh fruits

D. Whole grain breads

4. A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease about managing his illness. Which of the

following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Limit fluid intake not related to meals.

B. Chew on mint leaves to relieve indigestion.

C. Avoid eating within 3 hr of bedtime.

D. Season foods with black pepper.