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ATI NUTRITION RETAKE EXAM 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
1 ) A nurse is making a discharge teaching
plan for a client who is taking digoxin and
furosemide. Which of the following should the
nurse instruct the client to consume
A) Cucumbers
B) Blueberries
C) Bananas
D) Green beans - correct answer- C) Bananas
2 ) A nurse is teaching a client who has
Parkinson's disease and is prescribed an MAOI.
Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this
medication
B) Maintain a low protein diet
C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this
medication
D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods -
correct answer- A) Avoid aged cheeses while
taking this medication
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3 ) A nurse is caring for a client receiving
radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The
client is experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which
of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A) Provide sugar free candy between meals
B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated
beverages
C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk
after every loose stool
D) Instruct the client to increase consumption
of beans - correct answer- C) Encourage the
client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose
stool
4 ) A nurse is providing teaching to a client
who has cholecystitis about required dietary
modifications. The nurse should include which
of the following foods as appropriate for the
client's diet?
A) Banana muffin
B) Ground Beef
C) Boiled egg
D) Brown rice - correct answer- D) Brown rice
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5 ) A nurse is educating the parent of a
school-aged child about the importance of
maintain water intake to prevent dehydration.
Which of the following food choices should the
nurse recommend as containing the highest
percentage of water?
A) Cheddar cheese
B) Broccoli
C) Whole-wheat bread
D) Almonds - correct answer- B) Broccoli
6 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has
dysphagia and requires a level 1 dysphagia
diet. Which of the following foods should the
nurse choose for this client?
A) Chicken noodle soup
B) Milk
C) Pudding
D) Apple Juice - correct answer- C) Pudding
7 ) A nurse is reviewing a clients laboratory
result for effectiveness of TPN. Which of the
following laboratory values is the best
indicator for the nurse to monitor for short
term effectiveness of TPN?
A) Transferrin
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B) Hemoglobin
C) Total Albumin
D) Prealbumin - correct answer- D) Prealbumin
8 ) A nurse is teaching a group of clients at
risk for heart disease about decreasing
saturated fats in their diet. Which of the
following fats should the nurse recommend the
clients use when cooking?
A) Canola oil
B) Palm oil
C) Peanut oil
D) Stick margarine - correct answer- B) Palm
oil
9 ) A 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?
A) Hamburger
B) Cheese
C) Shrimp
D) Eggs - correct answer- B) Cheese
ATI NUTRITION RETAKE EXAM 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
1 ) A nurse is making a discharge teaching
plan for a client who is taking digoxin and
furosemide. Which of the following should the
nurse instruct the client to consume
A) Cucumbers
B) Blueberries
C) Bananas
D) Green beans - correct answer- C) Bananas
2 ) A nurse is teaching a client who has
Parkinson's disease and is prescribed an MAOI.
Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this
medication
B) Maintain a low protein diet
C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this
medication
D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods -
correct answer- A) Avoid aged cheeses while
taking this medication
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3 ) A nurse is caring for a client receiving
radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The
client is experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which
of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A) Provide sugar free candy between meals
B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated
beverages
C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk
after every loose stool
D) Instruct the client to increase consumption
of beans - correct answer- C) Encourage the
client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose
stool
4 ) A nurse is providing teaching to a client
who has cholecystitis about required dietary
modifications. The nurse should include which
of the following foods as appropriate for the
client's diet?
A) Banana muffin
B) Ground Beef
C) Boiled egg
D) Brown rice - correct answer- D) Brown rice
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5 ) A nurse is educating the parent of a
school-aged child about the importance of
maintain water intake to prevent dehydration.
Which of the following food choices should the
nurse recommend as containing the highest
percentage of water?
A) Cheddar cheese
B) Broccoli
C) Whole-wheat bread
D) Almonds - correct answer- B) Broccoli
6 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has
dysphagia and requires a level 1 dysphagia
diet. Which of the following foods should the
nurse choose for this client?
A) Chicken noodle soup
B) Milk
C) Pudding
D) Apple Juice - correct answer- C) Pudding
7 ) A nurse is reviewing a clients laboratory
result for effectiveness of TPN. Which of the
following laboratory values is the best
indicator for the nurse to monitor for short
term effectiveness of TPN?
A) Transferrin
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B) Hemoglobin
C) Total Albumin
D) Prealbumin - correct answer- D) Prealbumin
8 ) A nurse is teaching a group of clients at
risk for heart disease about decreasing
saturated fats in their diet. Which of the
following fats should the nurse recommend the
clients use when cooking?
A) Canola oil
B) Palm oil
C) Peanut oil
D) Stick margarine - correct answer- B) Palm
oil
9 ) A 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?
A) Hamburger
B) Cheese
C) Shrimp
D) Eggs - correct answer- B) Cheese
