A client is receiving a continuous gastric tube feeding at 80 mL/hour. The nurse records the client's gastric residual volume as 325 mL during each of two consecutive hourly measurements. What assessment should the nurse complete before contacting the healthcare provider?

The home health nurse is visiting an older client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with her daughter, who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food choices should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? (Select all that apply.)

A client who haemorrhaged following surgery has a haemoglobin of 10 g/dl. (6.21 mmol/L) and a haematocrit of 36% (0.36 volume fraction) 48 hours later. The client has now progressed to a soft diet and is eating oatmeal for breakfast. Which beverage should the nurse encourage this client to drink to increase iron intake?

Reference Ranges

Haemoglobin (Hgb) [Reference Range: Male: 14 to 18 g/dL or 8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L]

Haematocrit (Hct) [Reference Range: Male: 42% to 52% or 0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)

After reviewing the client's intake and output record for the last eight hours, the nurse calculates the client's current fluid balance as how many mL? (Enter numeric value only).

• 0730-8 oz of orange juice, hard boiled egg, and toast
• 0830-voided 150 ml
• 1200-1 cup of soup, tuna sandwich, and 1/2 cup of apple juice
• 1300 vomitus of 100 mL
• 1400 voided 250 mL and drank one 12 oz can of soft drink

A male client with coronary heart disease is informed by the healthcare provider that his cholesterol levels are significantly elevated and he needs to change his diet and lifestyle. The client emphatically states that he is not going to change his eating habits. What action should the nurse implement in response to the client's unwillingness to comply with the recommendations?

A malnourished child is receiving several nutritional supplements. Which statement by the child indicates to the nurse that an adequate amount of Vitamin A is being provided?

In conducting community health teaching, the nurse plans to describe foods that will help prevent rickets. What food product should the nurse recommend as the best dietary source for preventing rickets?

The nurse is conducting diet teaching for the family of an older client who has a small reddened area on the coccyx. Based on this finding, which diet should the nurse encourage for this client?

The nurse assesses a client's fluid intake at breakfast, which consisted of oatmeal, a cup of milk, and 12 ounces of coffee. How many mL should the nurse document in the client's record?
(Enter numerical value only to 0 decimal places)

A female client with haemorrhoids tells the nurse that she understands the need to avoid eating nuts and seeds to prevent inflammation. How should the nurse respond?

A client expresses an interest in reducing intake of saturated fats and plans to stop eating hamburgers at lunch. Which menu item should the nurse suggest as an alternative source of protein?