Hudson County Community College NURS MISC Basic Care Exam Questions and Answers

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Hudson County Community College NURS MISC Basic Care Exam Questions and Answers The nurse teaches a group of older adult clients strategies for preventing constipation. Which recommendation by the nu... rse is most appropriate to include in the teaching? 1. “Increase your intake of fiber supplements. ” 2. “Eat apples, oranges, or bananas every day. ” 3. “Drink at least four glasses of fluid every day. ” 4. “Decrease the fat in your diet. ” The nurse at an outpatient clinic provides nutritional counseling to a young adult male client who wants to gain weight. The client is 6 ’2" tall and weighs 170 lbs (77 kg). The nurse determines that teaching is effective when the client makes which statement? 1. “I eat mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. ” 2. “I eat bread at each meal. ” 3. “I use low-fat salad dressings. ” 4. “I like to snack on pecans and raisins. ” The nurse screens clients at a health fair for vitamin B 12 deficiency. Which clients will the nurse determine as needing vitamin B 12 supplementation? (Select all that apply.) 1. Recently diagnosed with pernicious anemia. 2. Treated for acute lymphocytic leukemia. 3. Follows a strict vegan diet. 4. Takes medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. 5. Takes metformin (Glumetza) for type 2 diabetes mellitus. 6. Had a gastrectomy 2 years ago. The nurse is working with the dietician to review dietary prescriptions for a group of clients. The nurse is concerned if which clients' diet lacks a protein restriction? (Select all that apply.) 1. A client who is on hemodialysis three times per week and has a creatinine level of 2.8 mg/dL (247.52 µmol/L). 2. A client whose urinalysis is positive for proteinuria and hematuria, but negative for white blood cells and bacteria. 3. A client with hepatitis and who is experiencing mild confusion and difficulty concentrating. 4. A client with celiac disease and who is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. 5. A client who just returned from surgery for gastric bypass. 6. A client with a stage 4 pressure injury receiving negative-pressure V.A.C. therapy. The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Which client statements indicate a need for additional follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that ap [Show More]

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