The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment on a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 14.
The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which dietary modification?
The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment on a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 14.
The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which dietary modification?
A. provide the client with two meals a day
[3%]
B. reduce total fat and calorie intake for the client
[2%]
C. provide additional high protein and calorie shakes
[93%]
D. increase the intake of green leafy vegetables
[2%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Health Screening
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice C is correct. The client is underweight. Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is considered healthy. A BMI of less than 18.5 is underweight. A BMI of 25-29 is overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher is obese. To increase BMI, adding healthy food choices is essential. Foods that are rich in nutrients and high in calories include brown rice, granola, raisin bran cereals, bananas, dried apricots, avocados, sweet potatoes, peas, yogurt, milk, and fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, tofu, beans, lean red meat, nuts, and seeds.
Choice A is incorrect. An underweight client should not be limited to two meals daily. The focus should be on increasing the client's calories.
Choice B is incorrect. Calorie intake should be increased, not decreased. This can be accomplished by offering foods rich in protein and supplemental drinks.
Choice D is incorrect. An increase in green leafy vegetables is not indicated to increase BMI. Instead, the client needs an increase in protein and calories.
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Additional Info
✓ Foods rich in protein include egg whites, chicken breast, peanut butter, fish, and whole milk
✓ Foods rich in Vitamin C include bell peppers, citrus fruits, and broccoli
✓ A BMI of 18.5 or less is considered underweight
✓ A BMI of 25 to 30 is considered overweight
✓ A BMI of 30 or greater is considered obesity
