The nurse is assessing a patient’s understanding of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Which patient behavior suggests adherence to this diet?

The patient exclusively consumes lactose-free dairy products.

The patient meticulously cleans and peels all fresh fruits and vegetables.

The patient enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack.

The patient has eliminated grains from their diet.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale
Exclusively consuming lactose-free dairy products is not a specific characteristic of the DASH diet. While the DASH diet recommends low-fat or fat-free dairy products, it does not specifically require them to be lactose-free.
Choice B rationale
Meticulously cleaning and peeling all fresh fruits and vegetables is a good practice for food safety, but it is not specific to the DASH diet.
Choice C rationale
Enjoying fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack aligns with the DASH diet’s emphasis on low-fat dairy products.
Choice D rationale
Eliminating grains from the diet is not recommended in the DASH diet. On the contrary, the DASH diet encourages the consumption of whole grains.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale
As with, a lumbar puncture is the primary diagnostic procedure for suspected bacterial meningitis. The other choices, while useful for detecting other conditions, are not as definitive for diagnosing bacterial meningitis.
Choice B rationale
As mentioned in the rationale for, Choice B, skull radiography is not typically used to diagnose bacterial meningitis.
Choice C rationale
As mentioned in the rationale for, Choice C, an MRI can provide detailed images of the brain and surrounding tissues, but it is not the primary tool for diagnosing bacterial meningitis.
Choice D rationale
As mentioned in the rationale for, Choice D, a CT scan can detect abnormalities in the brain, but it cannot definitively diagnose bacterial meningitis.

A. Elevate the head of the bed. B. Initiate a bowel prep protocol for surgery. C. Educate the patient on increasing dietary fiber. D. Maintain the patient’s NPO status.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection of the pouches formed in the colon. During an acute onset of diverticulitis, it’s important to rest the bowel to allow for healing. Therefore, maintaining the patient’s NPO (nothing by mouth) status would be the appropriate next step.

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