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Which term describes the process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end products that can be used to meet the energy needs of the body or stored for future use?
Which term describes the process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end products that can be used to meet the energy needs of the body or stored for future use?
Which organ absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and houses useful bacteria?
Which organ absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and houses useful bacteria?
During digestion, which events occur in the stomach?
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During digestion, which events occur in the stomach?
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Match the vitamin with its function.
Match the vitamin with its function.
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Which nutrients are considered macronutrients?
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Which nutrients are considered macronutrients?
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Based on the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines, which percentage of an adult’s caloric intake should come from carbohydrates?
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Based on the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines, which percentage of an adult’s caloric intake should come from carbohydrates? ___%
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Women of childbearing age are at higher risk for developing a deficiency of which mineral?
Women of childbearing age are at higher risk for developing a deficiency of which mineral?
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Which factors may lead to an increased risk for obesity?
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Which factors may lead to an increased risk for obesity?
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Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked to a risk for developing which condition?
Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked to a risk for developing which condition?
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The nurse is educating a patient regarding nutrition. Which nutrient would the nurse describe as a micronutrient?
The nurse is educating a patient regarding nutrition. Which nutrient would the nurse describe as a micronutrient?
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The student nurse is discussing weight loss and macronutrients with an adult patient. Whole wheat bread is a source for which macronutrient?
The student nurse is discussing weight loss and macronutrients with an adult patient. Whole wheat bread is a source for which macronutrient?
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The nurse is educating a family about nutrition. When discussing food choices for constipation prevention, which statement explains why the nurse would recommend choosing whole wheat bread over white bread?
The nurse is educating a family about nutrition. When discussing food choices for constipation prevention, which statement explains why the nurse would recommend choosing whole wheat bread over white bread?
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The nurse is teaching a patient about distinguishing between “good” fats and “bad” fats. Which type of fat is peanut butter?
The nurse is teaching a patient about distinguishing between “good” fats and “bad” fats. Which type of fat is peanut butter?
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An obese male patient has a goal of losing 100 pounds and states that he is going to remove all fat from his diet. The student nurse advises him against this because fats have multiple functions. Which function would the student nurse describe to support this recommendation?
An obese male patient has a goal of losing 100 pounds and states that he is going to remove all fat from his diet. The student nurse advises him against this because fats have multiple functions. Which function would the student nurse describe to support this recommendation?
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Which foods would be ideal for a weight lifter to consume as a complete protein?
Which foods would be ideal for a weight lifter to consume as a complete protein?
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A 30-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with chief complaints of headache associated with loss of concentration, dry mouth, and weakness after 2 days of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient is deficient in which macronutrient?
A 30-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with chief complaints of headache associated with loss of concentration, dry mouth, and weakness after 2 days of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient is deficient in which macronutrient?
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A student nurse is providing nutrition counseling to a patient regarding different types of vitamins. Which statement is an indicator that the patient needs further teaching?
A student nurse is providing nutrition counseling to a patient regarding different types of vitamins. Which statement is an indicator that the patient needs further teaching?
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Which vitamin should be prioritized for an older adult patient with osteoporosis?
Which vitamin should be prioritized for an older adult patient with osteoporosis?
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A young adult female patient recently gave birth to a baby with a neural tube defect. The patient was most likely deficient in which B vitamin?
A young adult female patient recently gave birth to a baby with a neural tube defect. The patient was most likely deficient in which B vitamin?
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A patient has been diagnosed with poor anal sphincter tone. Which structure of the digestive system would be affected by this disorder?
A patient has been diagnosed with poor anal sphincter tone. Which structure of the digestive system would be affected by this disorder?
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Which statements are accurate regarding the process of catabolism?
Which statements are accurate regarding the process of catabolism?
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A patient’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies depending on which factor?
A patient’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies depending on which factor?
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Match the appropriate nursing hypothesis labels to the related factors.
Match the appropriate nursing hypothesis labels to the related factors.
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Match the hypotheses to their relevant cues.
Match the hypotheses to their relevant cues.
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Which cues would lead the nurse to develop a hypothesis of Deficient Food Intake for a patient?
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Which cues would lead the nurse to develop a hypothesis of Deficient Food Intake for a patient?
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A pediatric patient with a nursing hypothesis of Impaired Swallowing would require care from which member of the multidisciplinary team?
A pediatric patient with a nursing hypothesis of Impaired Swallowing would require care from which member of the multidisciplinary team?
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Which goal would be appropriate for an obese patient with the nursing hypothesis Excess Food Intake?
Which goal would be appropriate for an obese patient with the nursing hypothesis Excess Food Intake?
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The nurse might delegate feeding assistance to which member of the multidisciplinary team?
The nurse might delegate feeding assistance to which member of the multidisciplinary team?
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An obese patient is asking for guidance to lose weight. Which hypothesis and patient-centered outcome would be the most appropriate related to nutrition for the patient?
An obese patient is asking for guidance to lose weight. Which hypothesis and patient-centered outcome would be the most appropriate related to nutrition for the patient?
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Which individuals would a nurse collaborate with in an attempt to obtain the best possible outcomes for a pediatric patient with anorexia and bulimia?
Which individuals would a nurse collaborate with in an attempt to obtain the best possible outcomes for a pediatric patient with anorexia and bulimia?
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The primary nurse is advocating for a patient with a nursing hypothesis of Impaired Self-Feeding. With whom would the nurse collaborate to provide a cost-effective assistive feeding device for the patient?
The primary nurse is advocating for a patient with a nursing hypothesis of Impaired Self-Feeding. With whom would the nurse collaborate to provide a cost-effective assistive feeding device for the patient?
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Which primary pathophysiologic process would the nurse conclude is occurring in a patient who has a hypothesis of Impaired Swallowing?
Which primary pathophysiologic process would the nurse conclude is occurring in a patient who has a hypothesis of Impaired Swallowing?
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Which primary pathophysiologic process would the nurse conclude is occurring in a patient who has a hypothesis of Impaired Self-Feeding?
Which primary pathophysiologic process would the nurse conclude is occurring in a patient who has a hypothesis of Impaired Self-Feeding?
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An underweight patient is asking for guidance to gain muscle weight. Which hypothesis and patient-centered outcome would be the most appropriate related to nutrition for the patient?
An underweight patient is asking for guidance to gain muscle weight. Which hypothesis and patient-centered outcome would be the most appropriate related to nutrition for the patient?
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Which potential nutritional deficiencies may occur with a vegetarian diet?
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Which potential nutritional deficiencies may occur with a vegetarian diet?
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A patient being seen in the outpatient setting 2 weeks after abdominal surgery reports to the nurse that the surgical incision does not seem to be healing well. The patient describes sleeping well, having minimal discomfort, ambulating as directed postoperatively, and tolerating a normal vegan diet. Which foods will the nurse recommend?
A patient being seen in the outpatient setting 2 weeks after abdominal surgery reports to the nurse that the surgical incision does not seem to be healing well. The patient describes sleeping well, having minimal discomfort, ambulating as directed postoperatively, and tolerating a normal vegan diet. Which foods will the nurse recommend?
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Which Healthy People 2030 Core Objective will the nurse consider when planning interventions and establishing patient outcomes specific to nutrition and weight management?
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Which Healthy People 2030 Core Objective will the nurse consider when planning interventions and establishing patient outcomes specific to nutrition and weight management?
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Which interventions related to mouth care would the nurse take for a patient who is NPO (nothing by mouth)?
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Which interventions related to mouth care would the nurse take for a patient who is NPO (nothing by mouth)?
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Which items are included in a clear liquid diet?
Which items are included in a clear liquid diet?
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Foods with a high glycemic index should be avoided in which diet?
Foods with a high glycemic index should be avoided in which diet?
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Assistance in feeding is appropriate to use for patients with which conditions?
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Assistance in feeding is appropriate to use for patients with which conditions?
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Which description is appropriate for a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?
Which description is appropriate for a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?
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Which nursing responsibilities are related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care?
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Which nursing responsibilities are related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care?
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Medications administered through a feeding tube should be in liquid form or ground into powder as permitted and dissolved in
mL of sterile water before instillation into the tube.
Medications administered through a feeding tube should be in liquid form or ground into powder as permitted and dissolved in
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Which nursing actions are associated with discharging a patient home with a feeding tube?
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Which nursing actions are associated with discharging a patient home with a feeding tube?
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Which feeding method would be used for patients who do not have a functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract or are unable to ingest, digest, or absorb essential nutrients?
Which feeding method would be used for patients who do not have a functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract or are unable to ingest, digest, or absorb essential nutrients?
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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?
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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?
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Which complications would the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Which complications would the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Which foods should be avoided by a patient on a renal diet?
Which foods should be avoided by a patient on a renal diet?
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A 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?
A 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?
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Which tasks are considered appropriate feeding assistance?
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Which tasks are considered appropriate feeding assistance?
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Which type of feeding tube is placed into the patient’s stomach through one of the nares?
Which type of feeding tube is placed into the patient’s stomach through one of the nares?
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Which action would the nurse take to provide appropriate percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care?
Which action would the nurse take to provide appropriate percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube care?
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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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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For which complications would a nurse monitor in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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For which complications would a nurse monitor in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Which statement by the nurse to a patient demonstrates culturally competent nutritional care?
Which statement by the nurse to a patient demonstrates culturally competent nutritional care?
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