HESI Registered Nurse EXIT Practice Exam

What dietary choice indicates a client understands dietary changes for neutropenia?

1. Grilled chicken sandwich and skim milk

2. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans

3. Peanut butter sandwich, banana, and iced tea

4. Barbecue beef, baked beans, and cole slaw

The correct answer is: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans

The choice indicating that a client understands dietary changes for neutropenia includes foods that are low in bacteria and safe to consume for someone with a compromised immune system. In this context, options that are freshly prepared and less likely to be contaminated are ideal. The selection of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans reflects a focus on foods that can be properly cooked and prepared in a way that minimizes the risk of foodborne illness. Roast beef is a good source of protein and iron, while mashed potatoes provide a starchy vegetable that is easy to digest, and green beans add essential vitamins without introducing high-risk elements commonly found in raw fruits or ingredients that may harbor bacteria. In contrast, other choices may include higher risks of contamination or less appropriate combinations for someone managing neutropenia. For example, grilled chicken, while typically safe, may not always be prepared in a way that ensures it is free from contamination, especially if handled improperly. Peanut butter could pose a risk if it is not commercially processed under safe conditions, and using raw fruits such as bananas may introduce bacteria. Barbecue beef and baked beans might also be components that could vary in preparation and thus introduce food safety concerns. Therefore, the selected meal choice demonstrates an understanding of safe food practices necessary