An adult female client arrives at the clinic for an annual physical exam expressing an interest in becoming pregnant and requests information about preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to include in her diet?

While caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), it is most important for the nurse to monitor which of the client's laboratory values?

An adult female client arrives at the clinic for an annual physical exam expressing an interest in becoming pregnant and requests information about preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to include in her diet?

A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a subclavian central line, and the solution bag is nearly empty. The next bag of TPN is not available from the pharmacy. Which action should the nurse implement until the fluid arrives?

The nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia as the result of a stroke. Which breakfast should the nurse provide this client?

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

In reviewing the dietary teaching for a young adult client with hyperthyroidism, the nurse learns that the client has increased the intake of protein and calories. Which action should the nurse take?

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 middle-aged client newly diagnosed with cholelithiasis is choosing the evening meal from the menu. Which food choice should the nurse advise the client to omit?

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