Author Question: The nurse is admitting a 35-year-old client with alcoholism to the hospital. In planning nursing ... (Read 51 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is admitting a 35-year-old client with alcoholism to the hospital. In planning nursing care, what long-term nutritional goals might the nurse set?

A) To alleviate symptoms of disease
B) To alleviate side effects of treatments
C) To improve eating habits to reduce the risk of chronic disease
D) To replenish fluid losses

Question 2

A newly diagnosed diabetic tells the nurse she is using the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning but is having difficulty remembering when a food or beverage is considered to be free. What would be the best response?

A) A good guide is the free food list.
B) When the portion size is less than 1 oz
C) When it is a nonfat product
D) When the client has consumed the recommended number of daily servings from each exchange list

izzat · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
After short-term goals are met, attention can center on promoting healthy eating to reduce the risk of chronic diet-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. The other goals are all short term.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The Exchange Lists provides supplemental lists that provide guidance on free foods, combination foods, fast foods, and alcohol.