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NCLEX-RN Nutrition & Diet Therapy Flashcards

Master 38 nutrition & diet therapy concepts for the NCLEX-RN.

Nutrition & Diet Therapy – General Concepts

5 cards

Question

Complete the discharge teaching instructions for a client with Heart Failure regarding diet and monitoring.

Limit sodium intake to less than per day. Report weight gain of more than in a day or in a week.

Question

A client with advanced cirrhosis develops hepatic encephalopathy. Which dietary modification is indicated to help reduce confusion?

Diabetic Diet, Carb Counting & Glycemic Index

5 cards

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Complete the standard carbohydrate counting guidelines for diabetes management:

One carbohydrate serving represents grams of carbohydrates. A typical meal plan targets grams of carbohydrates per meal.

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What is the physiological advantage of consuming Low Glycemic Index (GI) foods compared to High GI foods?

Celiac Disease – Gluten-Free Diet Expanded

2 cards

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Name one grain that is naturally gluten-free and safe for a client with Celiac disease.

Common examples include Rice, Corn, and Quinoa.

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Which of the following items typically contains hidden gluten?

Enteral Feeding – Types & Complications

6 cards

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How is a bolus enteral feeding administered regarding equipment, volume, and duration?

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A nurse administers enteral formula via a gravity drip bag over a period of 45 minutes every 6 hours. Which type of feeding is this?

TPN Monitoring & Central Line Care Expanded

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What is the most common metabolic complication of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and what assessment is performed every 4-6 hours to manage it?

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Which laboratory panel should be monitored weekly for a patient receiving TPN to assess for potential hepatic complications?

Special Diets – NPO, Dysphagia Levels, Residue & Fiber

5 cards

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Complete the standard ASA guidelines for NPO status prior to elective procedures requiring sedation/anesthesia:

Patients may consume clear liquids up to hours before and a light meal/solids up to hours before the procedure.

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Arrange the IDDSI liquid consistency levels from least viscous (thinnest) to most viscous (thickest).

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Cardiac & Renal Diet – Specific Foods to Manage

4 cards

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Which food item should the nurse instruct a client with heart failure to avoid due to high sodium content?

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Name one category of food that is high in phosphorus and should be limited in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Think about beverages, snacks, or protein sources often restricted in renal diets.

Iron-Rich Foods, Absorption & Refeeding Syndrome

6 cards

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Name at least two foods that are naturally high in iron.

Think of both meats (heme) and plant sources (non-heme).

Question

What vitamin or food source should be consumed with iron supplements to enhance absorption?

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