HESI Nutrition Questions and Answers

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HESI Nutrition Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which nursing intervention best supports a client recovering from malnutrition?

• Restricting fluids between meals

✔✔B. Monitoring daily weight and intake

• Limiting snacks between meals
• Encouraging only one large meal per day

Which nursing action is priority for a client on enteral tube feeding?

• Flushing the tube once a day
• Positioning the client flat during feeding

✔✔C. Elevating the head of bed at least 30 degrees

• Giving all formula at one time

Which client statement indicates correct understanding of a low-sodium diet?

• “I can season foods with salt substitutes and herbs.”

✔✔B. “I will avoid processed and canned foods.” 1 / 4

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• “I should eat salty snacks to maintain energy.”
• “I can add table salt in small amounts.”

When teaching a client about fluid balance, the nurse should emphasize:

• Drinking only during meals

✔✔B. Monitoring intake and output carefully

• Avoiding water intake
• Replacing water with caffeinated beverages

Which finding indicates successful outcome of nutrition therapy in a malnourished client?

• Reports improved sleep
• Decrease in urine output

✔✔C. Steady weight gain and improved lab values

• Decreased appetite

Which client should receive priority nutritional support?

• Postoperative client tolerating oral intake

✔✔B. Burn patient with high metabolic demands 2 / 4

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• Healthy client with low activity level
• Client with mild seasonal allergies

Which action by the nurse ensures safe parenteral nutrition administration?

• Hanging the bag for 48 hours

✔✔B. Using a dedicated central venous line

• Mixing medications into the PN solution
• Infusing through a peripheral IV only

What is the most important reason to advance enteral feedings slowly?

• Prevents aspiration pneumonia
• Improves appetite

✔✔C. Reduces risk of diarrhea and intolerance

• Ensures tube remains in place

Which patient teaching is most important for someone on warfarin therapy?

• Avoid all green vegetables

✔✔B. Maintain consistent vitamin K intake daily 3 / 4

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• Increase intake of vitamin supplements
• Only eat protein-based foods

Which lab result best reflects long-term nutritional status?

• Blood glucose

✔✔B. Albumin or prealbumin levels

• Creatinine
• Potassium

Which action is most important when caring for a client with dysphagia?✔✔A. Positioning upright during all meals

• Offering thin liquids only
• Encouraging fast eating
• Avoiding solid food altogether

What is the nurse’s first step when a client on tube feeding develops abdominal distension?

• Increase the rate of feeding

✔✔B. Stop the feeding and assess

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