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ATI NUTRITION RETAKE 300+ QUESTIONS, Exams of Nursing

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ATI NUTRITION RETAKE 300+ QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED
ATI NUTRIATION RETAKE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 day
postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of
the following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence? Prednisone
2. nurse is assessing client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following
findings is a manifestation of dysphagia?
Hoarse voice
3. nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should
include in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorder is
commonly associated with obesity? Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has prescription for a low-saturated fat diet.
Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I can choose an avocado dip instead of salsa"
5. nurse is teaching the family of a school age child who is obese about complications of
childhood obesity. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Hypertension
6. Client is prescribed a 1,500-calorid diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived
from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day?
(round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applied. Do not
use a trailing zero
1,500 devided by .3 (30%) = 450
450 diveded by 7.7 (1gram = 7.7 calories) = 58.44 or 58 grams
7. nurse at a health clinic is preparing to administer the inactivated influenza vaccine to a
client. The nurse should ask the client about allergies to which of the following foods?
Eggs
8. nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the
client is at risk for which of the following deficiencies? Vitamin D
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tube.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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ATI NUTRIATION RETAKE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence? Prednisone
  2. nurse is assessing client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of dysphagia? Hoarse voice
  3. nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorder is commonly associated with obesity? Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  4. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has prescription for a low-saturated fat diet. Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I can choose an avocado dip instead of salsa"
  5. nurse is teaching the family of a school age child who is obese about complications of childhood obesity. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the teaching? Hypertension
  6. Client is prescribed a 1,500-calorid diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applied. Do not use a trailing zero 1,500 devided by .3 (30%) = 450 450 diveded by 7.7 (1gram = 7.7 calories) = 58.44 or 58 grams 7. nurse at a health clinic is preparing to administer the inactivated influenza vaccine to a client. The nurse should ask the client about allergies to which of the following foods? Eggs 8. nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following deficiencies? Vitamin D 9. nurse is initiating continuous enteral feeding for a client who has a new gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr

  1. nurse is planning dietary teaching for client who adheres to a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the client is at greatest risk for which of the following nutrient deficiencies? Omega-3 fatty acids
  2. nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? " Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication"
  3. nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following action should the nurse take? 1 cup broccoli
  4. nurse is teaching a class about dietary guidelines to promote cardiovascular health. Which of the following recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching? Increase intake of refined carbohydrates
  5. nurse is developing a plan of acre for a client who is receiving radiation therapy and is experiencing nausea, which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan? Administer antiemetics on a schedule
  6. nurse is caring for a client who has stomatitis following radiation therapy. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take? Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water
  7. nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition(TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Discard remaining TPN solution that still infusing after 24 hr.
  8. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will keep my HbA1C at five percent. "
  9. nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia. the nurse should notify the provider of which of the following Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
  10. nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who is receiving a phosphate binder with meals for end- stage renal disease. Which of the following values should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? Total calcium 9.7 mg/Dl
  11. nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new prescription for probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy is effective? Client has soft, formed bowel movements.
  12. nurse is selecting food items for a client who follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the meals? Cheese
  1. nurse is teaching a grop of parents about appropriate food choices for toddlers. Which of the following choices by the parents demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? Steak cut into small pieces
  2. nurse is providing a teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as the highest risk for allergies in toddlers? Eggs 36. nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend? Limit fluid intake between meals 37. nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following instructions should nurse include? Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting
  3. nurse is teaching about denture care to the partner of a client who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures
  4. nurse is teaching about nutrition to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? I ncrease potassium intake
  5. nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Fish and poultry are primary source of heme iron
  6. nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a client who has phenylketonuria (PKU) and is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discussion? Serum bilirubin should be monitored one to two times per month during pregnancy
  7. nurse is caring for a client who has throat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The client reports nausea, stomatitis, and weight loss. Which of the following dietary interventions should the nurse recommend? Select foods high in protein
  8. nurse in a critical care unit is assessing an adult client. Which of the following finding by the nurse indicates a fluid volume deficit? Pulse rate 118/min
  9. A nurse is caring for a client who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall. Nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following nutritional supplements should the nurse anticipate providing to this client? A. Hydrolyzed formula
  2. A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to count carbohydrates. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I know the serving size can affect the number of carbohydrates I eat."
  3. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest amount of calcium? A. 1⁄2 cup roasted almonds
  4. A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a client who has hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my food.
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) containing a mixture of dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. Prior to administration of the PN, the nurse should report which of the following food allergies to the provider? A. Eggs
  6. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting dietary calcium intake. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include in the teaching as having the highest amount of calcium? A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
  7. A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardians of a 3-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the guardians should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching? A. "I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink."
  8. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for Somogyi phenomenon? A. Monitor blood glucose levels during the night.
  9. A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the guardian of a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days."
  10. A nurse in a long-term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? A. The client drools while eating
  11. A home health nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had an open reduction internal fixation of the tibia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for impaired wound healing? A. The client consumes 1,000 kcal daily.
  1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about breast milk use and storage. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? b. “You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer."
  2. A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? c. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
  3. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as experiencing dehydration? c. A client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L
  4. A nurse is providing education to an adolescent about making nutrient-dense food choices. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of teaching? c. "Canned pinto beans are a better choice than refried beans."
  5. A nurse is teaching a prenatal education class about breastfeeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? d. Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
  6. A nurse is assessing a client for dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of dysphagia? d. The client's voice changes after eating.
  7. A community health nurse is planning to teach a class about weight management for cardiovascular health. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? d. "Plan to lose weight gradually at1⁄2 to 1 pound per week."
  8. A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? b. Provide a snack for the client after sunset.
  9. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following head and neck radiation therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? c. Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day.
  10. A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia? a. Confusion
  11. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following is an expected finding? c. Increased glucose
  12. A nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration? d. Squeeze the infant's cheeks together while feeding
  1. A nurse is teaching about increasing dietary intake of micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Vitamin A
  2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencing weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Consume liquids between meals.
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck resection to treat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects? d. Changes in the production of saliva
  4. A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to increase the client's nutritional intake? d. Add extra calories and protein to every meal.
  5. A nurse is developing an educational program about the glycemic index of foods for clients who have diabetes mellitus. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as having the highest glycemic index? c. Baked potato
  6. A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume excess. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? c. Crackles in the lungs
  7. A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following beverages should the nurse include in the information as contraindicated while taking this medication? A. Grapefruit juice
  8. A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has HIV. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication to increase the client's nutritional intake? A. Presence of herpes simplex virus infection
  9. A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving intermittent enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Provide the formula as a continuous infusion.
  10. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration? A. Monitor gastric residuals every 4 hr.
  11. A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent client who usually consumes about 2,000 calories per day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Choose ground beef that is at least 70% lean."
  12. A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance. Which of the following is an expected finding? A. Flatulence
  13. A nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Eat at least 2. cups of fruits and vegetables each day.
  1. A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received a lipid panel report. The nurse should include that which of the following findings is within an expected reference range? b. HDL 79 mg/dl
  2. A nurse is teaching a client about managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? c. Take peppermint oil during exacerbation of manifestations.
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? c. Offer the client a high-calorie diet.
  4. A nurse is educating a group of clients about vitamin and mineral intake during pregnancy. Which of the following supplements should the nurse instruct the clients to avoid taking with iron? d. Calcium
  5. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? c. Grapefruit juice
  6. A nurse is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to an adult client who reports food allergies. Which of the following food allergies could place the client at risk for a reaction? a. Eggs
  7. A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation to the neck and has developed stomatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? c. Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
  8. A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia and is being discharged home with a prescription for a mechanical soft diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan? d. Mashed potatoes
  9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has COPD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? d. Consume foods that are soft in texture and easy to chew.
  10. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous tube feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The client has had three loose stools in the last 4 hr. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? b. Decrease the rate of the feeding.
  11. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about increasing protein intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of protein? b. Cottage cheese
  12. A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. After reviewing the client's laboratory results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? c. Prealbumin 8 mg/dL
  13. A client reports constipation during a routine checkup. The client was previously encouraged to increase their intake of mineral supplements. Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as the possible cause of the constipation? d. Calcium
  1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has Parkinson's disease and a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to consume with the medication? d. One slice wheat toast
  2. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the guardians of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend including in the toddler's diet? b. 1 cup of yogurt
  3. A nurse is initiating an enteral feeding for a client who has chronic bronchitis. Which of the following types of formula should the nurse anticipate administering to the client? c. High calorie
  4. A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease {ESKD). Which of the following dietary habits increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias? b. Eating a diet rich in potassium
  5. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving continuous total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider? a. Glucose 238 mg/dl
  6. A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents of a newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. "Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age."
  7. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The current bag ofTPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available? a. Dextrose 10% in water
  8. A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest to aid in management of treatmentrelated changes in taste? a. Use plastic utensils.
  9. A nurse is caring for a client who has age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and asks the nurse if there are any nutritional changes to consider. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? c. "Increase dietary intake of lutein."
  10. A nurse is teaching a client who has a BMI of 22 about dietary recommendations during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? d. "I should plan to gain a total of 25 to 35 pounds."
  11. A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is dehydrated? b. Orthostatic hypotension
  12. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings every 4 hr via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for aspiration? b. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
  1. A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the laboratory report for a client who is confused and reports nausea and abdominal cramping. The nurse should expect the client's laboratory results to indicate a dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals? a. Sodium
  2. A nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional recommendations during pregnancy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy."
  3. A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the client? a. Use canola oil instead of lard for frying. .
  4. A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? a. Increase your intake of foods containing pectin
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed captopril. The nurse should recognize that which of the following foods could cause a potential medication interaction? a. Cantaloupe
  6. A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates the client's plan of care is effective? a. HbA1c 6.5%
  7. A nurse is planning dietary interventions for a client who is prescribed external radiation for laryngeal cancer. The client reports manifestations of stomatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a. Provide meals at room temperature.
  8. A nurse is teaching an older adult client about nutritional recommendations. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. You should increase your daily protein intake
  9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching about increased zinc intake for a client who has chronic skin ulcers of the lower extremeties. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as containing the highest amount of zinc? 4 oz ground beef patty
  10. A nurse is assessing the meal pattern of a client who has diverticular disease and a prescription for a high-fiber diet. Which of the following food choices by the client contains the most fiber? a. 1⁄2 cup bran cereal
  11. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports nausea during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed."
  12. A nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day."
  1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching about reducing the risk of infection to a client who has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will use leftovers within 24 hours."
  2. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who develops diarrhea while receiving a continuous A nurse is teaching a client who is preparing for bowel surgery about a low-residue diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. Two poached eggs and a banana
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who develops diarrhea while receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Warm the formula to room temperature
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a NG tube. The nurse notices that the tube feeding has stopped infusing. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? a. Flush the tube with warm water
  6. A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a group for clients who are trying to become pregnant. Which of the following food items should the nurse include as containing the highest amount of folate? a. 3.5 oz chicken liver
  7. A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide for this client? a. "Decrease your sodium intake to 1 to 2 grams per day."
  8. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food interactions. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching? a. "I can take this medication with juice."
  9. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory findings indicates that the TPN therapy is effective? a. Prealbumin 30 mg/dL
  10. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who reports wanting to lose weight. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? b. "I will make a list before I go grocery shopping."
  11. A nurse Is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend? Folate
  1. A nurse is planning care for a client who had a stroke and is having difficulty eating. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Describe food locations as if the clients plate were a clock.
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who has malnutrition. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? BMI of 18.
  3. A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing? Decreased albumin level
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client to decrease the risk of choking? Obtain your vitamins in liquid form
  5. A nurse is assisting a client who has a wound that is not healing. Which of the following dietary supplements should the nurse recommend? Vitamin C
  6. A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation about increasing folate in her diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as the best source of folate? ½ cup cooked asparagus
  7. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was in the first trimester of pregnancy and has chronic nausea. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will eat a high-carbohydrate diet
  8. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of an older adult client. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of malnutrition? Prealbumin 10 mg / DL
  9. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new colostomy about nutrition. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will try new foods one at a time
  10. A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9 month old infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend? Raw carrots
  11. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid volume excess? BUN 10 mg / DL
  12. A nurse is planning a mechanical soft diet for a client who has difficulty chewing. Which of the following foods should the nurse plan to include on the client's meal tray? Rationale: Canned fruit in water or light syrup.
  13. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving Total parenteral Nutrition(TPN). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of TPN Weight gain of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) per day
  1. A nurse is planning nutritional care for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend a high protein, commercially prepared liquid nutritional supplement for which of the following clients? A client who has burns over 21% of total body surface area
  2. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about sources of protein. The nurse should identify which of the following items as a complete protein? Almonds
  3. a nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy and is experiencing nausea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Administer antiemetics on a schedule
  4. A nurse is providing breakfast for a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following meal items should the nurse select? Rice cereal with sliced bananas
  5. A nurse is assisting a client at mealtime who is at risk for aspiration following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Place the client in a semi Fowler's position to eat
  6. a nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagis and requires a level 2 dysphagia diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse provide for the client? Cottage cheese
  7. A nurse is teaching a client about foods high in vitamin A. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Baked sweet potato
  8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about high fiber foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as containing the highest amount of fiber? 1/2 cup Corn Flakes with skim milk
  9. A nurse is assisting in the selection of food for a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse select that contains the greatest amount of potassium? ● one small baked potato
  10. A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and plants to breastfeed her newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the plan of care? ● The newborn should breastfeed immediately following birth
  11. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is recovering from a stroke and is experiencing dysphagia and right-sided weakness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? ● Provide a nonskid placemat for the client at meals
  12. A nurse is teaching a client who is 24 hr postpartum about breastfeeding. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? ● "I will alternate the first breast that I offer my baby with each feeding."
  13. A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who reports a poor appetite. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? ● HgB 10g / DL
  1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a body mass index of 28. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ● Refer the client to a weight loss support group.
  2. A nurse is teaching a parent about recommended protein intake for a toddler. The nurse should identify that which of the following food selections is equivalent to 1 oz of protein? ● 1 scrambled egg
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a small bore jejunostomy tube and is receiving a continuous tube feeding with a high-viscosity formula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the tubing from clogging? ● Administer the feeding by gravity drip.
  4. A nurse is teaching an older adult client about vitamin D deficiency. The nurse should encourage the client to consume an adequate amount of vitamin D to prevent which of the following complications? ● Fractures
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has gained 0.9 kg (2 lb) over the last 24 hr. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? ● Reduce the client's sodium intake.
  6. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy treatments. The client states, "I feel so nauseated after my treatments." Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) ● ●
  7. A nurse is administering continuous enteral feedings for a client through a percutaneous esophageal gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ● Measure the pH of gastric residual every 24 hr
  8. A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? ● Blurred vision
  9. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about recommended nutrition for healthy eating. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? ● Limit cholesterol intake of 500 mg per day
  10. A nurse is planning care for a client who reports increasing difficulty swallowing food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to take? ● Encourage the client to use a straw when drinking liquids.
  11. nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? ● "This condition may cause secondary lactose intolerance." Sit up for 1 hr after eating meals. Sip fluids slowly throughout the day.
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate partial thickness burns over 30% of their total body surface area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ● Provide a vitamin C supplement
  2. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about dietary needs to prevent osteoporosis. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse recommend as having the highest calcium content? ● 1 cup broccoli
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who consumed 40,000 mcg of vitamin A daily for 3 months. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify vitamin A toxicity? ● Headache
  4. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports difficulty chewing due to ill-fitting dentures. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for the client? ● Apple slices
  5. A nurse measures a client's weight at 70 kg and height as 1.6 m. What is a client's body mass index? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) 27
  6. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is undergoing nutritional screening due to a risk for chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following results indicates the need for further assessment? ● Serum creatinine 3.5 mg/dL
  7. A nurse Is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend? ● Folate
  8. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy treatments. The client states, "I feel so nauseated after my treatments." Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client? (Select all that apply.) - A. Common foods that are served cold - .C. Sit up for 1 hr after eating meals. - E. Sip fluids slowly throughout the day.
  9. A nurse is completing a nutritional assessment of an adult female client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at an increased risk of developing cancer? Limits red meat intake to 3oz per day.
  10. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary needs. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as being the lowest in phosphorus? Medium apple
  11. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? Offer finger foods at mealtime.
  12. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn? Potatoes