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 followin