Ati Nutrition Practice B

nurse is admitting client who had a fever and diarrhea for past 3 days. which should indicate to nurse the client is dehydrated? a. distended neck veins b. orthostatic hypotension c. weight gain d. peripheral edema {Ans: b. orthostatic hypotension rationale: client who is dehydrated can experience orthostatic hypotension due to fluid loss which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure}nurse is caring for client who has age-related macular degeneration and ask nurse if there are any nutritional changes to consider. which response should nurse make? a. use soy products as much as possible b. add niacin-rich food to diet c. increase dietary intake of lutein d. consume foods with high glycemic index {Ans: c. increase dietary intake of lutein rationale: lutein, carotenoid found in vitamin A slows progression of amd and is found in kale, spinach, collards and mustard greens}nurse is teaching a client who has BMI of 22 about dietary recommendations during pregnancy. which of the following statements by client indicates understanding of teaching? a. avoid vegetarian diet b. decrease protein intake c. increase daily intake by 600 calories d. gain total of 25-35 lbs {Ans: d. gain total of 25-35 lbs rationale: