The nurse is assessing a client with a history of lactose intolerance. Which finding is likely to be documented regarding the type of bowel movement this client experiences following consumption of lactose?

The nurse is assisting a client in understanding the gluten-free diet. Teaching has been effective when the client identifies the need to avoid what three foods?

The nurse is caring for a client who just returned to the unit following intestinal resection surgery. The client has a new colostomy. When the nurse begins client teaching, which of the following recommendations should be provided to the client?

The nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which item should the nurse recommend as a snack during the acute phase of the disease?

The nurse is assessing a client who has a peptic ulcer. The client asks, “How did I get this?” What should the nurse identify as the most common risk factor?

A client with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 who hopes to reduce reliance on blood pressure medication is seeing the clinic nurse to develop a weight loss plan. What information should the nurse give the client related to this goal?

A plant is homozygous (TT) tall. What is the phenotype of the plant?

The nurse is assisting a client with celiac disease plan recipes. Which ingredient should the nurse identify as the most appropriate for this client?

While unintentional weight loss can be an indicator of malnutrition, weight gain may be an unreliable indicator of improvement. What disorder could falsely suggest improvement in nutrition status?

The nurse is caring for a client who is considering bariatric surgery. The client asks, “Why is an assessment of body mass index (BMI) important?” What reason should the nurse provide in the response?