A client who has been NPO has a new prescription to progress the diet as tolerated. In which sequence should the nurse progress the client's diet? (Arrange from first action on top to last on the bottom.)

The nurse has determined that a client with periodontitis is not consuming an adequate intake to meet nutritional requirements. Which etiology should the nurse identify for this problem?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chronic kidney disease advancing to stage 4. The nurse should instruct the client to limit the ingestion of which type of foods?

Which meal selection by a client who is lacto-ovo-vegetarian indicates to the nurse that the client understands the use of complete proteins in the diet?

The nurse is helping develop a meal plan based on nutritional guidelines for an older adult client being discharged to home with the client's spouse. Which statement by the client and spouse best indicates an understanding of the nutritional guidelines when planning meals?

A client remains on strict measurement of intake and output (1&O) on the second postoperative day. During breakfast, the client consumed 4 ounces of a protein shake, a cup of black coffee, and 6 ounces of apple juice. How many mL should the nurse document in the client's record? (Enter numerical value only.)

After reviewing a 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).

0730-6 ounces of apple juice, oatmeal, and toast 0830-voided 250 mL

0900 1 cup of water

1200 1 cup of soup, grilled cheese sandwich, and 6 ounces of tea 1300 vomitus of 150 mL

1400 voided 250 mL

1430-12 ounces of carbonated beverage

An older adult client with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital due to dehydration. The client is 20 lb (9.1 kg) under ideal weight and assessment findings include nystagmus, ataxia, and tremors. The nurse knows that these symptoms were most likely caused by which nutritional deficiency?

A client with glomerulonephritis is preparing for discharge and asks the nurse which kind of diet to follow upon returning home. Which dietary teaching should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

A clear liquid breakfast is prescribed for a client who is scheduled for surgery later today. The client asks the nurse for a small cup of chocolate ice cream. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who needs to limit sodium intake. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?