Nutrition NCLEX Questions with Rationale
Question 1 of 3.
A 10-year-old child has a lactose intolerance. The child's mother asks the nurse for assistance in meeting calcium needs. What is the best nursing response?
A. Serve broccoli and other dark green vegetables frequently.
B. Give her ice cream.
C. Have her drink skim milk.
D. Serve carrots and other yellow vegetables frequently.
Explanation: Lactose intolerance prevents dairy consumption like ice cream and milk. Broccoli and dark green vegetables are rich in calcium and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Question 2 of 3.
An adult says to the nurse, 'The doctor told me that I should have plenty of the healing vitamin to help my operation heal.' What foods would best meet this prescription?
A. Apple juice
B. Strawberries
C. Hamburger
D. Peanut butter
Explanation: The 'healing vitamin' refers to vitamin C, abundant in strawberries, which supports wound healing and tissue repair.
Question 3 of 3.
A woman who is in the seventh month of pregnancy has symptoms of preeclampsia. When discussing diet, the nurse instructs the client to eat a high-protein diet and to avoid foods that have a high sodium content. Which of these foods, if selected by the client, would be correct?
A. Creamed chipped beef on dry toast
B. Cheese sandwich on whole-wheat toast
C. Frankfurter on a roll
D. Tomato stuffed with diced chicken
Explanation: Tomato stuffed with diced chicken is high in protein and low in sodium, suitable for preeclampsia. Creamed beef, cheese, and frankfurters are high in sodium.
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