The nurse is caring for an older adult who needs to limit sodium intake. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?

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.

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

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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

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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 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 conducting diet teaching for the family of an older client who has a small reddened area on the coccyx. Based on this finding, which diet should the nurse encourage for this client?

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]

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%]

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

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client who is professional dancer. Which issue reported by the client should alert the nurse to perform further assessment?

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?

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.