Author Question: The nurse is educating her patient about who has just been placed on a renal diet. Which statement ... (Read 58 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is educating her patient about who has just been placed on a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

a. I need to eat a low-sodium diet.
b. I can have limited amounts of meat.
c. I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
d. I should avoid or limit bananas.

Question 2

The nurse knows an appropriate outcome statement for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing is:

a. the patient will consume 50 of his meal.
b. the patient will gain 2 lb a week.
c. the patient will show any signs of aspiration during meals.
d. the patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed himself.

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Renal diets restrict potassium, sodium, protein, and phosphorous intake. Fresh fruits (except bananas) and vegetables are excellent dietary choices for individuals on a renal diet. Meats, processed foods, peanut butter, cheese, nuts, caramels, ice cream, and colas are typically allowed in limited quantities or contraindicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An appropriate goal statement for Impaired swallowing is that the patient will not exhibit any signs or symptoms of aspiration during this hospitalization (e.g., lungs clear, respiratory rate within normal range for patient). Consuming 50 of meals and gaining weight are appropriate goals for Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Using assistive devices is an appropriate goal for Feeding: self-care deficit.