The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m2. Based on this finding, ...

The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m2. Based on this finding, what should the nurse conclude?
 
  1. BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range.
  2. The patient needs to lose weight for optimum health.
  3. The patient is mildly obese.
  4. The patient's BMI is below normal.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to examine a patient's abdomen. In which order should the nurse complete this examination?
 
  Choice 1. percussion
  Choice 2. inspection
  Choice 3. palpation
  Choice 4. auscultation

Question 3

The healthcare provider determines that a pregnant patient is at risk for having a baby with a weak neurological system. Which foods should the nurse counsel the patient to consume to address this potential problem?
 
  1. potatoes, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes
  2. dark green vegetables, lean beef, and eggs
  3. liver, legumes, and citrus fruits
  4. whole grains, yeast breads, and milk

Question 4

A patient tells the nurse about taking large doses of vitamin A for skin health. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
 
  1. That is a great idea.
  2. That will not benefit your skin. You excrete high doses of vitamin A in your urine.
  3. You should take vitamin C to balance the large dose of A.
  4. Too much vitamin A can be toxic to your body.

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple skin lesions who reports following a very-low-calorie diet to maintain weight loss. What should the nurse identify as the patient's priority problem?
 
  1. inadequate nutritional intake
  2. issues with activity
  3. tissue perfusion insufficiency
  4. risk for self-harm