Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a chronic illness about the DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana
Rationale:
🟢 The DASH diet promotes low sodium, low saturated fat, and high fiber intake.
🟢 This option includes lean protein, whole grains, and fruits/vegetables, aligning with DASH principles.
🟢 It avoids processed or fried foods that are high in cholesterol and sodium.
🟢 Whole milk and pork sausage in other options are too high in fat and salt.
🟢 DASH helps reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease.
🟢 The banana provides potassium, which supports BP control.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg~Cardiac Exam which contains 35 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Advise the client to come into the office.
B. Advise the client to take an antacid.
C. Instruct the client to call 911.
D. Tell the client to take another nitroglycerin tablet in 15 min.
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Answer Choices:
A. Barrel chest
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C. Clubbing of the fingers
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4