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2024 HESI Nutrition Proctored Exam 3 Guaranteed A+ Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100%

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An adolescent is admitted to the psychiatric service in stable physical condition with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The adolescent has lost 20 lb (9.1 kg) in 6 weeks and is very thin but is ex... cessively concerned about being overweight. What is the most important initial nursing intervention? 1 Complimenting the physical appearance of the adolescent 2 Explaining the value of adequate nutrition to the adolescent 3 Exploring the reasons that the adolescent does not want to eat 4 Attempting to establish a trusting relationship with the adolescent A 5-foot 5-inch (165 cm) 15-year-old girl who weighs 80 lb (36.3 kg) is admitted to a mental health facility with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The nurse recognizes what factor as the most likely cause of her problem? 1 A desire to control her life 2 The wish to be accepted by her peers 3 The media's emphasis on the beauty of thinness 4 A delusion in which she believes that she must be thin A client with myasthenia gravis has increased difficulty swallowing. Which action will the nurse take to prevent the aspiration of food? 1 Offer three large meals a day. 2 Assess the client's respiratory status before and after meals. 3 Seek a change in the diet prescription from soft foods to clear liquids. 4 Schedule meals with the peak effect of an anticholinesterase muscle stimulant During the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN), an assessment of the client reveals a bounding pulse, distended jugular veins, dyspnea, and cough. What is the priority nursing intervention? 1 Restart the client's infusion at another site. 2 Slow the rate of the client's infusion of the TPN. 3 Interrupt the client's infusion and notify the healthcare provider. 4 Obtain the vital signs and continue monitoring the client's status A nurse is providing education about excellent food sources of vitamin A for a client who is deficient in this vitamin. Which foods should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply 1 Carrots 2 Oranges 3 Tomatoes 4 Green leafy greens 5 Yellow/orange vegetables [Show More]

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