ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) / ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED
STUDY GUIDE REVIEW EXAM|ALREADY
GRADED A+
A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia
of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an
indication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Vitamin B-12
A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight.
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
• Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
• Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
• It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
• Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
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,A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has
hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup cooked tomatoes
• 1 cup apple slices - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 1 cup cooked tomatoes
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?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Potatoes
A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
• Phosphorus
• Calcium
• Chloride
• Zinc - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional
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, counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care
was followed?
• BMI of 25
• Weight gain of 1.8kg
• BMI of 33
• Weight loss of 2.7kg - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Weight loss of 2.7kg
A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism.
Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Spaghetti with tomato
sauce
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 sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
• Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• Offer finger foods at mealtime. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Offer finger foods at
mealtime.
A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total
parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
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ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) / ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED
STUDY GUIDE REVIEW EXAM|ALREADY
GRADED A+
A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia
of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an
indication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Vitamin B-12
A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight.
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
• Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
• Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
• It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
• Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
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,A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has
hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup cooked tomatoes
• 1 cup apple slices - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 1 cup cooked tomatoes
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?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Potatoes
A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
• Phosphorus
• Calcium
• Chloride
• Zinc - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional
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, counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care
was followed?
• BMI of 25
• Weight gain of 1.8kg
• BMI of 33
• Weight loss of 2.7kg - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Weight loss of 2.7kg
A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism.
Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Spaghetti with tomato
sauce
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 sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
• Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• Offer finger foods at mealtime. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Offer finger foods at
mealtime.
A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total
parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
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