A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet. The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for prot
What is an example of a food that this patient can substitute for protein?
a.
Potatoes
b.
Beans
c.
Cheese
d.
Soy products
Question 2The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea, if he will avoid certain foods. What product should the patient be instructed to avoid?
a. Soy beans
b. Rice
c. Milk
d. High fiber
Question 3The patient who had a gastrostomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome. What can the nurse recommend to this patient to decrease this problem?
a. Eat small, frequent meals
b. Include more fiber in meals
c. Increase seasoning on food
d. Limit intake to semi-liquids
Question 4Careful attention to carbohydrate consumption can improve metabolic control of diabetes. The nurse teaches a meal planning approach that focuses on the total amount of carbohydrates eaten at a meal.
What is this meal planning approach called?
a.
Carbohydrate splitting
b.
Reduced caloric intake
c.
Carbohydrate counting
d.
Carbohydrate balancing
Question 5A child has been having an asthma attack for the last 8 hours. Because of the child's inability to exhale effectively, the nurse assesses for respiratory __________.
ANS:
Question 6What eating disorder is characterized by body image distortion, excessive exercise, and vicarious enjoyment of food?
a. Self-fasting
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Bulimia nervosa
d. Binge eating
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