Author Question: The client has uncorrected vision problems and has reported feeling anxious about surgery that is ... (Read 78 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The client has uncorrected vision problems and has reported feeling anxious about surgery that is scheduled for the following day. The nurse is preparing to assist the client with the meal.

Which of the following responses by the nurse will be the most beneficial to this client? (Select all that apply.) 1. Your carrots are at the 11 o'clock position on your tray..
2. I'm going to mix your spaghetti and green beans together..
3. Are you anxious about your surgery tomorrow?
4. Feel free to use your fingers to pick up your chicken..
5. Let's hurry this up a little..

Question 2

The nurse has been counseling a group of pregnant women concerning appropriate food choices. Which of the following lunch menus indicates the women understand a recommended diet for a pregnant woman?

A) 2-oz prime rib; a medium-baked potato with 2 tbsp of sour cream, 2 tbsp of butter, and 2 oz of grated cheese; 1 cup of creamed corn; 6 oz of green tea; cup of ice cream
B) 6 pieces of sushi, 2 cups of saki, 4 oz of steamed vegetables
C) 6 oz of swordfish, cup tartar sauce, 2 slices of French bread with 1 teaspoons of butter on each, cup of sweet peas, 1 4-in slice of apple pie with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
D) 3 oz of tuna-stuffed tomato, 1 small apple, 8 oz of sugar-free orange drink

T4T · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 4
Rationale: It is best to let the client with poor vision know where the foods are located on the meal tray and plate. It is not appropriate to mix foods together. It is best to talk about pleasant things with the client and family, not things that may upset the client. Upsetting conversation topics can reduce hunger. It is fine to encourage the client to eat with their fingers. It is not appropriate to encourage the client to shorten their meal time. The nurse should provide ample time for the client to eat.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The basic principles of healthy eating that apply to healthy people are also appropriate before, during, and after pregnancy. As with the general public, sodium, solid fats, added sugars, and refined grains should be limited. Fish that is known to be high in methylmercury should be limited in intake should also be avoided.