The nurse is reviewing data collected from a group of patients. ...

[jCorn1234]

The nurse is reviewing data collected from a group of patients. Which patient has a normal waist-to-hip ratio?
 
  1. female patient, waist 29 inches, hips 35 inches
  2. female patient, waist 29 inches, hips 36 inches
  3. male patient, waist 37 inches, hips 36 inches
  4. male patient, waist 40 inches, hips 41 inches

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse, I am going to eat an all-fruit diet. Nothing is more healthful than fruit. Do you think this is a good idea? How should the nurse respond?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Fruit is natural and a good source of carbohydrates.
  2. Fruit is a good source of carbohydrates but a poor source of fats and protein.
  3. Fruit supplies many important vitamins but is a relatively poor source of minerals.
  4. Incorporating fruit with complete sources of protein and healthful fats provides complete nutrition.
  5. A fruit-based diet will reduce your risk of developing diabetes mellitus.

[Zebsrer]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
The male patient with a waist of 40 inches and hips of 41 inches has a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.98. A healthful waist-to-hip ratio for a male is 1.0 or less. The male patient with 36-inch hips has a waist-to-hip ratio of 1.03. A healthful waist-to-hip ratio for a female is 0.8 or less. The female patient with 35-inch hips has a waist-to-hip ratio of .83; the female patient with 36-inch hips has a ratio of 0.81.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Fruit is a good source of carbohydrates, but a patient who eats only fruit will likely not be able to ingest enough protein and fat to maintain health. Fruit is a good source of vitamins but does not supply minerals in the range and quantity needed for good health. The best sources of minerals are vegetables, legumes, milk, and some meats. Incorporating fruit into a diet that includes healthful proteins and fats is the best way to assure adequate nutrition. There is no evidence that a fruit-based diet protects patients from diabetes mellitus.

[jCorn1234]

Correct answers!

[Zebsrer]

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