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.)

The nurse is reviewing a nutrition plan with a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet?

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 instructs a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) to avoid refined sugar and carbohydrates. Choosing which food indicates that the client understands the diet teaching?

A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu? Reference Range

Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L]

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?

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

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 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?

In performing health screening for a postmenopausal female client, which assessment data indicates the need for referral to a nutritionist?

Reference Range

Total Calcium [Reference Range: Adult 9 to 10.5 mg/dL or 2.25 to 2.62 mmol/L]

High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) [Reference Range: Female: greater than 55 mg/dL or greater than 0.91 mmol/L] Glycosylated haemoglobin (A1C) Reference Range: 4% to 5.9%]

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?