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NR 228 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Proficiency Study Guide Questions & Answers with rationales
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SUBSCRIBE NR 228 Proficiency Study Guide 1. A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle -aged adult client as part of routine physical examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? Answer Cardiovascular disease 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? Answer Albumin 3. A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? Answer Protein 4. A nurse is instructing group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of omega -3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? Answer Fish 5. The nurse is caring for a client that requires a high protein diet but prefers vegetable -based proteins to meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to SUBSCRIBE consume? Answer Tofu 6. A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? Answer 1 cup milk 7. A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? Answer Rice, potatoes, and oranges 8. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teach - ing plan should state that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total calories per day? Answer 30% 9. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the following foods is a good source of high -quality protein? Answer Soybeans 10. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that SUBSCRIBE which of the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? Answer Exposure to sunlight 11. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following as a recommended amount of vegetable serv - ings per day? Answer 2.5 cups 12. A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lac- tose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? Answer Soy milk 13. A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low -sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates the need for further teaching? Answer A slice of cheese 14. A nurse is education a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a healthy BMI? AnswerThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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