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Nutrition: Implement and Take Action; Evaluate

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A patient does not eat meat or animal products of any kind. The nurse would instruct the patient about which nutritional deficiencies?   Vitamin B12 Iron Zinc  
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Which complications would the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?   Catheter-related infections Site infections  
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The patient has a health care provider prescription for NPO (nothing by mouth) and is complaining of a dry, sticky mouth. Which action would the nurse suggest to relieve the patient’s dry, sticky mouth?   Brushing the teeth Rinsing the mouth with water  
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A patient who was placed on thickened liquids asks if there is something to eat that does not require a thickening agent. Which liquids or foods could be safely recommended?   yogurt pudding  
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Which foods should be avoided by a patient on a renal diet?   Foods high in potassium and phosphorus  
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patient who is borderline diabetic has expressed a desire to make lifestyle changes in an effort to avoid taking medications. Which dietary modification would be appropriate for this patient   Eating high-fiber complex carbohydrates  
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Which tasks are considered appropriate feeding assistance?   opening a milk cartoon setting up a meal tray spoon-feeding a patient the entire meal  
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Which type of feeding tube is placed into the patient’s stomach through one of the nares?   Nasogastric tube  
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Which action would the nurse take to provide appropriate percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care?   Assessing skin around the tube  
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The student nurse is educating the patient regarding signs and symptoms to report to the health care provider for at-home tube feedings. Which statement indicates the student needs further teaching?   "If you have a headache after a feeding, you should call your provider."  
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The student nurse is providing feeding assistance to a patient at risk for aspiration. Which actions would the student nurse avoid?   Offering large bites to the patient Having the patient finish all foods, then drink all fluids Having the patient use a straw when drinking  
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For which complications would a nurse monitor in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?   Catheter-related bloodstream infection Site infection Occlusion of TPN tubing Air embolism  
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Which statement by the nurse to a patient demonstrates culturally competent nutritional care?   “When you use the terms ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ to describe foods, you may not be talking about the temperature.”  
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