Chapter 27 Evolve Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. The postoperative diet includes: {Ans: } clear liquids when bowel sounds are audible.An adolescent has an intense fear of becoming obese and severe disturbance in body image and refuses to eat. The adolescent may have: {Ans: } anorexia nervosaA morbidly obese patient presents to the clinic for weight management. The nurse should include which of the following in her initial teaching? {Ans: } An exercise program in which more energy is expended than consumed should be started.A patient with a history of alcohol abuse is likely to have: {Ans: } thiamine deficiency.Which of the following statements is true regarding diabetes mellitus (DM)? {Ans: } Patients with DM are at higher risk for kidney disease.A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has severe diarrhea, weight loss, and muscle wasting. Dietary recommendations include: {Ans: } maintain a high-calorie intake.A stroke patient has dysphagia and is at high risk for aspiration. An enteral tube into the small intestine is recommended by the surgeon. Which would be placed into the intestine? {Ans: } Jejunostomy tubeA patient has had colon surgery as a result of an intestinal obstruction. A method of delivering nutrition to avoid the gut