ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE 2019 EXAM NGN WITH WELL ELABORATED DETAILED ANSWERS (4 VERSIONS) GRADED A+

ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE 2019 EXAM NGN WITH WELL ELABORATED DETAILED ANSWERS (4 VERSIONS) GRADED A+ 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? - ANSWER-½ cup bran cereal EXPLANATION A high-fiber diet is recommended for clients who have diverticular disease because bulky, soft stools are easier for the client to pass and result in decreased pressure within the colon. The nurse should determine that a ½ cup of bran cereal contains the most fiber at 10 g per serving 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? - ANSWER-"I will eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day." EXPLANATION The nurse should instruct the clientsto consume four to five servings, or about 2.5 cups, of fruits and vegetables daily. Eating various fruits and vegetables assists in decreasing blood pressure and weight. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports feeling dizzy, weak, and shaky. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? - ANSWER-Check the client's blood glucose level. EXPLANATION The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. Therefore, checking the client's blood glucose level is the priority action. 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? - ANSWER-High calorie EXPLANATION A client who has pulmonary disease requires a formula that is high in calories and protein to maintain energy demands. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new ileostomy. Which of the following dietary guidelines should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Prepare meals on a schedule. EXPLANATION The nurse should teach a client who has an ileostomy to prepare meals on a schedule to promote regular bowel elimination patterns. 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? - ANSWER-"I can take this medication with juice." EXPLANATION The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication between meals with juice. The client can take this medication with meals if gastric upset occurs. 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? - ANSWER-Calcium EXPLANATION The nurse should instruct the client to take calcium and iron supplements at different times, or between meals, because calcium can interfere with iron absorption if taken together with meals. 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? - ANSWER- "I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed." EXPLANATION Carbohydrates, such as dry cereal, are absorbed quickly and readily raise blood sugar levels, which should reduce nausea. 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? - ANSWER-Calcium EXPLANATION Calcium can lead to constipation by decreasing peristalsis. 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? - ANSWER-Warm the formula to room temperature. EXPLANATION A client can develop diarrhea if the formula being infused is too cold. Therefore, the nurse should warm the formula to room temperature prior to administration. 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? - ANSWER-Eggs EXPLANATION hypersensitivity to eggs can place a client at risk for allergic reactions when receiving the influenza vaccine. The vaccine should only be administered by a healthcare provider who can recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions.