A patient with Crohn disease is experiencing weight loss. What should be included in this patient's plan of care?
A. A high-calorie, low-protein diet
B. A high-calorie, low-fat diet
C. A low-calorie, high-milk diet
D. A low-calorie, low-residue diet
Answer: B
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The parents of a school-age child report that they allow their child to eat anything because the child is a "picky" eater. Which is the best response the nurse should make to the parent?
1. "Continue to allow this, because he eventually will begin to eat properly." 2. "Can you try allowing this to continue but only every other day?" 3. "I think you must not be good role models, so let's talk about your eating habits." 4. "Let's talk about what types of food are consumed when your child chooses."
A professional tennis player comes to the orthopedic clinic and informs the nurse that he is having pain that radiates down the forearm and is unable to grasp the racket firmly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with the client?
A) Carpal tunnel syndrome B) Ganglion cyst C) Epicondylitis D) Shoulder dislocation
An adult client recalls being taught by parents that breakfast is "the most important meal of the day." The nurse interprets this statement as an example of which of the following types of factors that affect nutrition?
1. religion 2. lifestyle 3. physiological 4. developmental stage
A client asks the nurse how she developed a vitamin D deficiency when she drinks milk. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "Not all milk contains vitamin D.". 2. "The skin synthesizes vitamin D from sunlight.". 3. "A loss of melanin causes a decrease in vitamin D.". 4. "Insufficient protein intake causes a vitamin D deficiency.".