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WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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WGU NUTRITION D440 OA EXAM
When providing anticipatory teaching for a client scheduled for gastric bypass to treat morbid obesity, which statement indicates the client understands how to prevent dumping syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER -I will not drink fluids when I eat meals.I will avoid artificially sweetened foods.I will eat small frequent meals instead of 3 large meals a day.
The parent of an infant with heart failure questions the necessity of weighing the baby every morning. Which would the nurse say that this daily information is important in determining? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fluid retention
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The nurse assesses a client with dry and brittle hair, flaky skin, a beefy red tongue, and bleeding gums. The nurse recognizes that these clinical manifestations are a result of which? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nutritional deficiency.
Which response would the nurse have when the mother of a 10- month-old exclaims, look how much weight he's gained even though he drinks only orange juice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Let's talk about his nutrition.
The nurse explains to a client that she will need additional calcium during pregnancy and that the ideal source is milk. The client states I never drink milk or eat milk products. They turn my stomach. Which is an appropriate reply? - CORRECT ANSWER-Your practioner can prescribe calcium supplements.
A client with colon cancer had surgery for resection of the tumor and creation of a colostomy. During the 6-week postoperative checkup, the nurse teaches the client about nutrition. Which response by the client indicates learning has taken place? - CORRECT ANSWER-I should follow a diet that is close to normal as possible.
Which statement made by a diabetic client shows that dietary teaching by the nurse was effective? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 / 4
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My diet can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods.
Which topics would the nurse include when providing education for the parent of a toddler? - CORRECT ANSWER -Variety of foods increasing with age.
Which is an appropriate response to a 24-year-old client with type 1 diabetes who asks how her pregnancy will affect her diet and insulin needs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Insulin dosage and dietary needs will be adjusted in accordance with the results of blood glucose monitoring.
Which reason describes the purpose of restricting sodium for a client with hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER -To prevent reabsorption of water in the distal tubule.
Which information would the nurse share with the client regarding the purpose of Albumin when administering 2 units of salt poor albumin to a client with portal hypertension and ascites? - CORRECT ANSWER -Albumin pulls fluid into the circulation.
Which blood glucose levels would the nurse identify as hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -68 mg/dL 3 / 4
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In which stage of development are food choices affected by such factors as peer acceptability and sociability, possibly resulting in malnutrition or chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adolescence
Which reason may explain irregular menses in an adolescent whose mother complains that her child often fears gaining weight, has poor caloric intake, and has a distorted self-image? - CORRECT ANSWER -Anorexia
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an acute episode of alcoholism. Which component of a therapeutic diet would the nurse encourage the client to consume? - CORRECT ANSWER-High protein
Which client factor would the nurse consider to have the greatest effect on the effectiveness of bariatric surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Motivation to cooperate with required lifestyle changes.
A client asks about the difference between cow's milk and breast milk. The nurse would respond that cow's milk differs from human milk in that it contains which? - CORRECT ANSWER - More protein, more calcium, and fewer carbohydrates.
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