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DRI - correct answer Dietary Reference Intakes -understand food intake patterns in large groups, planning nutrition program RDA - correct answer Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA definition - correct answer the amount of a particular nutrient that most healthy ppl in similar life stage and sex need to decrease risk of chronic disease EAR - correct...

Minerals - Inorganic elements are used at every cellular level for metabolic exchanges. Divided into major and trace Elelectrolytes - Electrically charged minerals that cause physiological reactions that maintain homeostasis. Major electrolytes include sodium, potassium, and chloride Major minerals - Occur in larger amounts (more than 5 g) in the body, and 100 mg or more is required through dietary sources daily. Major minerals include calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, ma...

a nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. which of the following is a non-heme source of iron? a: ground beef b: dried beans c: salmon d: turkey - correct answer b a nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. which of the following should be included in the teaching? a: 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice b: 6 medium raw strawberries c: 1/2...

● Question 1: A nurse is educating a client who is taking iron supplements about foods which aid in iron absorption. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client to make? - correct answer 1/2 cup orange juice ● Question 2: A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? - correct answer ...

Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthful foods is appropriate for an adolescent? A) Encouraging the adolescent to consume snack foods with the grains food group B) Permitting the adolescent to skip breakfast to enhance appetite at later meals C) Making healthful food choices more convenient and available for the adolescent D) Allowing the adolescent complete autonomy in making food choices - correct answer C) Makin...

A nurse is education a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the following is a non-heme source of iron? -Ground beef -Dried beans - Salmon -Turkey - correct answer Dried beans A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching - 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice - 6 medium raw strawberries -1/2 cup...

a nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipation. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client regarding fiber intake? (select all that apply) - increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation - eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements - consume 10g of fiber per day - foods such as white rice increase fiber intake - decreasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate digestive discomfort - correct an...

A nurse is caring for a client from the Middle East who has celiac disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform regarding the client's diet? A. Provide foods prepared according to kosher dietary law B. Ask the kitchen to prepare grits to meet the client's dietary need for grains C. Determined the client's dietary preferences D. Prepare a diet tray that includes vegetable and barley soup - correct answer Answer: C. Determi...

A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? 1. Document the client's blood glucose level. 2. Report the client's blood glucose level to the provider. 3. Provide the client with a 15-g carbohydrate snack. 4. Recheck the blood sugar in 15 min. - correct answer 3...

Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a stroke for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing? - correct answer Auscultate the client's lungs A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired swallowing due to a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client with feeding? - correct answer Elevate th...