Author Question: The nurse is teaching a client how to plan a 2000-calorie DASH menu. The nurse asks the client to ... (Read 115 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is teaching a client how to plan a 2000-calorie DASH menu. The nurse asks the client to list several food options. Which of the following can the client list for the nurse? Select all that apply.

A) 1/2 cup of brown rice D) 2 teaspoons of soft margarine
B) 1/2 cup of orange juice E) 1 1/2 cups of yogurt
C) 1 egg F) 1 cup of steamed vegetables

Question 2

Nitrogen balance in specific groups of people can be a concern. What is the state of nitrogen balance in infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant and lactating women?

A) Neutral nitrogen balance C) Negative nitrogen balance
B) Positive nitrogen balance D) Metabolic turnover

trampas · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
The egg, orange juice, and brown rice each represents correct choices for the DASH diet. The recommended amount of soft margarine is 1 teaspoon; yogurt is 1 cup; and a steamed vegetable is 1/2 cup.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A positive nitrogen balance exists during growth, pregnancy, or recovery from injury. Therefore, infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant and lactating women are in a state of positive nitrogen balance. This indicates that protein synthesis exceeds protein breakdown.