The nurse is caring for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.
The nurse should recommend that the client be prescribed a
The nurse is caring for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.
The nurse should recommend that the client be prescribed a
A. fat-restricted diet.
[6%]
B. low-protein diet.
[1%]
C. high-caloric diet.
[89%]
D. low-sodium diet.
[4%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Based on this client's current body mass index (BMI) of 17, this client would most likely be advised to begin a high-caloric diet to gain weight, as the client's current BMI of 17 indicates the client is underweight. A high-caloric diet would allow the client to gain weight, with the goal of the client's BMI being placed within the "normal or healthy weight" range (i.e., between 18.5-24.9). Foods permitted on a high-calorie diet include peanut butter, milkshakes, cereal, and gravies.
Choice A is incorrect. This client is underweight, and a fat-restricted diet would be unhelpful. The nurse should recommend an order for a high-calorie diet to raise the client's BMI.
Choice B is incorrect. The nurse should encourage the client's calorie sources to be high in protein. A low-protein diet would be unhelpful considering the client's current BMI.
Choice D is incorrect. A low-sodium diet would have no relevance to the client's current BMI. The client needs to have dietary choices high in protein and calories to increase their BMI to an average level.
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Additional Info
✓ Body weight and body mass index (BMI) usually increase throughout adulthood until about 60.
✓ Body mass index (BMI) indirectly estimates the total fat stored within the body by the relationship of weight to height. Therefore, an accurate height is as important as an accurate weight.
✓ Conditions causing a low BMI include anorexia nervosa and medications such as chemotherapy, which may induce nausea and vomiting.
