TIA Nutrition 3

Question 1

A nurse is reviewing lab values for a client who has been on a prolonged fat-free diet. Which vitamin deficiency is the client at highest risk for developing?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin B6

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin B12

Question 2

Which electrolyte is most important for regulating fluid balance inside cells (intracellular fluid)?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Chloride

Answer

Calcium

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected scurvy. Which clinical finding is most characteristic of this condition?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums and poor wound healing

Answer

Bone pain and bowing of the legs

Answer

Muscle cramps and numbness

Answer

Dermatitis and dementia

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a client following bariatric surgery. Which nutrient supplement is most critical to recommend for lifelong use after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Magnesium

Question 5

A client asks the nurse why they should choose whole grain bread over white bread. Which is the most accurate nutritional benefit of whole grains?

Accepted Answer

Higher in fiber and B vitamins

Answer

Higher in saturated fat

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Lower in complex carbohydrates

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Higher in sodium content

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a client about the glycemic index (GI). Which food has the lowest glycemic index and would be best for a client with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Lentils

Answer

White rice

Answer

Instant oatmeal

Answer

Watermelon

Question 7

A postoperative client is on a clear liquid diet. Which item is appropriate to include on this diet?

Accepted Answer

Apple juice

Answer

Cream of wheat

Answer

Vanilla milkshake

Answer

Vegetable soup with chunks