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Question 1 of 3

The nurse is caring for a client who adheres to a lactovegetarian diet. Which meal tray would the nurse deliver to the client?

A. chicken sandwich, brown rice, yogurt, and milk

B. steamed vegetables with rice and apple slices

C. scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, dry toast, and milk

D. baked zucchini, spinach salad with cheese, and yogurt

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: steamed vegetables with rice and apple slices

Question 2 of 3

The nurse is caring for a comatose client with a Salem sump tube. Which action by the nurse is correct regarding care of this client?

A. clamp the air vent during tube feedings

B. place the client on the left side in a high-Fowler's position

C. assess the position of the Salem sump before each feeding

D. infuse bolus feedings with a pump or by gently plunging into the stomach

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: assess the position of the Salem sump before each feeding

Question 3 of 3

The nurse is caring for a client whose lab results show triglycerides of 380 and cholesterol level of 240. Which foods would the nurse educate the client about including in his diet when he is discharged? Select all that apply.

A. wheat toast with sugar-free jelly

B. grilled salmon seasoned with herbs

C. an egg-white omelet with vegetables

D. natural honey from a local farmer's market

E. plain grilled steak prepared with pepper only

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