A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu? Reference Range

Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L]

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with malnutrition. Which finding supports the medical diagnosis?

A client expresses an interest in reducing intake of saturated fats and plans to stop eating hamburgers at lunch. Which menu item should the nurse suggest as an alternative source of protein?

An adult woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 21 tells the nurse that she wants to lose 10 pounds (4.5 kg). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

Which client is at greatest risk for aspiration?

In performing health screening for a postmenopausal female client, which assessment data indicates the need for referral to a nutritionist?

Reference Range

Total Calcium [Reference Range: Adult 9 to 10.5 mg/dL or 2.25 to 2.62 mmol/L]

High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) [Reference Range: Female: greater than 55 mg/dL or greater than 0.91 mmol/L] Glycosylated haemoglobin (A1C) Reference Range: 4% to 5.9%]

After reviewing the client's intake and output record for the last eight hours, the nurse calculates the client's current fluid balance as how many mL? (Enter numeric value only).

• 0730-8 oz of orange juice, hard boiled egg, and toast
• 0830-voided 150 ml
• 1200-1 cup of soup, tuna sandwich, and 1/2 cup of apple juice
• 1300 vomitus of 100 mL
• 1400 voided 250 mL and drank one 12 oz can of soft drink

A client who is training for a first marathon arrives at the clinic reporting an increase in the frequency of leg cramps. Which recommendation should the nurse provide to help decrease the frequency of leg cramps?

A male client with coronary heart disease is informed by the healthcare provider that his cholesterol levels are significantly elevated and he needs to change his diet and lifestyle. The client emphatically states that he is not going to change his eating habits. What action should the nurse implement in response to the client's unwillingness to comply with the recommendations?

A malnourished child is receiving several nutritional supplements. Which statement by the child indicates to the nurse that an adequate amount of Vitamin A is being provided?

The nurse is preparing the client for discharge and discussing home medications. What home medications may affect the amount of insulin needed by the client? Select all that apply.