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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is feeding a patient. Which of the following statements would help a person maintain dignity while being fed?

A. I am going to feed you your cereal first and then your eggs.

B. I wish I had more time so I could feed you all of your meal.

C. I know you dont like me to feed you, but you need to eat.

D. What part of your dinner would you like to eat first?

Correct Answer: What part of your dinner would you like to eat first?

Question 2 of 5

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) functions to:

A. Increase blood pressure

B. Promote sodium and water excretion

C. Retain sodium and water

D. Increase thirst

Correct Answer: Promote sodium and water excretion

Question 3 of 5

The most essential nutrient for life is______

A. Protein

B. Fat

C. Carbohydrates

D. Water

Correct Answer: Water

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following can be an effective way to prevent unintended weight loss?

A. Promoting independence by insisting residents feed themselves without help

B. Serving favorite foods

C. Telling the resident when a meal looks unappetizing

D. Insisting that residents eat everything on their trays no matter what

Correct Answer: Serving favorite foods

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following best defines fortified foods?

A. Foods that contain man-made nutrients.

B. High fiber foods.

C. Foods naturally high in a certain nutrient.

D. Foods to which extra nutrients have been added.

Correct Answer: Foods to which extra nutrients have been added.

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