NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – January 5, 2022

January 5, 2022

The nurse is assigned to care for a client being admitted with a diagnosis of cirrhosis and ascites. Which dietary measure would the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

If the client has ascites, sodium and possibly fluids would be restricted in the diet. The client should maintain a normal amount of fat intake. The diet should supply sufficient carbohydrates to maintain weight and spare protein. The total daily calories should range between 2000 and 3000. The diet should provide ample protein to rebuild tissue but not an amount that will precipitate hepatic encephalopathy.

Additional info:

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Clinical Judgment/Cognitive Skills: Generate solutions

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Planning

Content Area: Adult Health: Gastrointestinal

Health Codes: Adult Health: Gastrointestinal: Cirrhosis

Priority Concepts: Fluids and Electrolytes; Nutrition

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition