The nurse instructs a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) to avoid refined sugar and carbohydrates. Choosing which food indicates that the client understands the diet teaching?

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 caring for a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus who uses both short-acting and long-acting insulin adjusted doses throughout the day. Which nutrient is essential for the client to count for each meal and snacks?

A 5' 3" (1.6 meter) 113-pound (51.3 kg) client has a lipid profile of total cholesterol 267 mg/dL (6.92 mmol/L), LDL 167 mg/dL (4.33 mmol/L), HDL 85 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L), triglycerides 79 mg/dL (0.89 mmol/L), and VLDL 16 mg/dL (0.41 mmol/L). Based on these findings, it is most important for the nurse to teach the client to make every effort to completely avoid which foods?

Reference Range

Total Cholesterol [Reference Range: less than 200 mg/dL]

Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) [Reference Range: less than 130 mg/dL]

High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) [Reference Range: Male: greater than 45 mg/dL or greater than 0.75 mmol/L] Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (VLDL) [Reference Range: 12 to 30 mg/dL or 0.31 to 0.78 mmol/L]

The home health nurse is visiting an older client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with her daughter, who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food choices should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? (Select all that apply.)

Nurses' Notes

A 28-year-old female who has started weightlifting. g nutritional counselling due to unwanted weight loss. 8, and she is hoping to build muscle mass and see weight gain. The client denies drinking, smoking, or drug es an oral contraceptive and uses melatonin for sleep.

Review H and P and nurse's notes.

Click to highlight the foods that are both nutrient and energy dense. 24-hour diet history:

0630

1 whole-wheat tortilla, 4 oz chicken breast, 4 of an avocados, 1/4 cup of salsa

1030

1 cup coffee, 2 tbsp half and half, 1 small apple, 1 tbsp almond butter

1200

1 cup spinach, 4 oz ground turkey with taco seasoning. 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 2 bananas

1500

6 cashews

1900

1 cup regular soda, 6 oz white fish, 1/2 white potato, 2 tbsp butter, 1⁄2 cup green beans

2200

The nurse assesses a client's fluid intake at breakfast, which consisted of oatmeal, a cup of milk, and 12 ounces of coffee. How many mL should the nurse document in the client's record?
(Enter numerical value only to 0 decimal places)

The nurse is providing care for a client with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 400. Which action should the nurse perform prior to delivering the meal tray to the client's room?

Reference Range

Neutrophils (ANC) [Reference Range: 2500 to 8000 mm3 or 2500 to 8000 cells/uL]

The charge nurse observes a newly hired nurse who is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube. Which action by the charge nurse takes priority?

When conducting diet teaching for a client diagnosed with hypokalaemia, which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?

When conducting diet teaching for a client diagnosed with hypokalaemia, which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?