The nurse is doing client teaching with a cancer client who is ...

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The nurse is doing client teaching with a cancer client who is going to have a colon resection. The client asks what the differences in the diet will be after the surgery. What would be the best response for this client?
 
  A) You will have to be fed with parenteral nutrition (PN) while your gut is not functioning.
  B) You will have to eat less protein and fewer calories per day after you start eating again.
  C) You will have a clear liquid diet starting the day after surgery.
  D) You will be given a special diet of high-fiber, low-calorie enteral supplement.

Question 2

One of the greatest risks for mineral deficiency that can be identified by the nurse is among clients in which of the following groups?
 
  1. Children who are picky eaters
   2. Adolescents on vegetarian diets
   3. Diseases associated with malabsorption
   4. Poor financial status

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The client will need PN until his intestines start to function and heal.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: One of the greatest risks for the development of mineral deficiency is among clients with diseases that cause malabsorption. Children who are picky eaters still obtain most nutrients through their diets but can also be supplemented with the use of daily vitamins if recommended. Adolescent vegetarians should be counseled on the importance of eating a balanced diet with recommendations for alternative sources of protein. Having a poor financial status may result in few fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet, but is still not as great of a risk as malabsorption.