TIA Nutrition 2

Question 1

A nurse is assessing a client for signs of vitamin B12 deficiency. Which finding is most consistent with this deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Megaloblastic anemia

Answer

Petechiae

Answer

Hypercalcemia

Answer

Night blindness

Question 2

A client asks a nurse about the primary function of carbohydrates in the body. Which response is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Providing the primary source of energy

Answer

Building and repairing body tissues

Answer

Regulating fluid and electrolyte balance

Answer

Transporting fat-soluble vitamins

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which dietary restriction is most important to implement?

Accepted Answer

Restrict phosphorus and potassium

Answer

Limit vitamin C intake

Answer

Increase sodium intake

Answer

Increase protein intake

Question 4

Which assessment finding indicates a client is experiencing thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Beriberi

Answer

Pellagra

Answer

Scurvy

Answer

Rickets

Question 5

A nurse is counseling a lactating client about calcium needs. How many milligrams of calcium per day are recommended for breastfeeding women?

Accepted Answer

1000 mg/day

Answer

500 mg/day

Answer

800 mg/day

Answer

1500 mg/day

Question 6

A client is following a low-sodium diet for hypertension. Which food item should the nurse advise the client to limit?

Accepted Answer

Canned soup

Answer

Fresh apples

Answer

Plain oatmeal

Answer

Unsalted nuts

Question 7

A nurse is teaching a client about omega-3 fatty acids. Which dietary source provides the highest concentration of EPA and DHA?

Accepted Answer

Fatty fish (salmon)

Answer

Flaxseeds

Answer

Walnuts

Answer

Canola oil