ATI Engage Fundamentals
(Physiologic Concepts for
Nursing Practice)_ Nutrition
Q&A
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, ATI Engage Fundamentals (Physiologic Concepts for Nursing Practice
Answer: Nutrition
1. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I only eat a diet high in protein
and carbohydrates." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? Answer: "A nutritious diet should include carbohydrates, protein,
fiber, and healthy fats."
2.A nurse is caring for a client who has renal disease and must limit
potassium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the
client to avoid because they are high in potassium? Answer: Bananas
Dried
beans
Spinach
Tomatoes
3. A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipation. Which
of the following information should the nurse provide to the client regarding
fiber intake? Answer: Increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the
issue of constipation Eating more whole grains can promote regular
bowel movements
4. A nurse is caring for a client whose provider prescribed a heart-healthy
diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include for the
client regarding heart-healthy diets? (Select all that apply.) Answer: "You
should limit saturated fats in your diet"
"Eat foods with whole grains in your new diet" is
correct. "It's important to eat larger portions of fruits
and vegetables"
"Limiting high-calorie food intake will promote adherence to your new
diet"
5. A nurse is helping a client calculate how many net carbohydrates they
con- sumed in their last meal. The client's food had a total of 72 g of
carbohydrates and 9 g of fiber. How many net carbohydrates did the client
consume? Answer: 63
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic index diet.
The client states, "I don't understand what this means." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.) Answer:
"The glycemic index of a food relates to its ability to increase the blood
glucose level"
"You should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables" "Try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their
high glycemic index"
"Foods with a high glycemic index will cause your blood glucose to
increase rapidly"
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(Physiologic Concepts for
Nursing Practice)_ Nutrition
Q&A
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, ATI Engage Fundamentals (Physiologic Concepts for Nursing Practice
Answer: Nutrition
1. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I only eat a diet high in protein
and carbohydrates." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? Answer: "A nutritious diet should include carbohydrates, protein,
fiber, and healthy fats."
2.A nurse is caring for a client who has renal disease and must limit
potassium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the
client to avoid because they are high in potassium? Answer: Bananas
Dried
beans
Spinach
Tomatoes
3. A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipation. Which
of the following information should the nurse provide to the client regarding
fiber intake? Answer: Increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the
issue of constipation Eating more whole grains can promote regular
bowel movements
4. A nurse is caring for a client whose provider prescribed a heart-healthy
diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include for the
client regarding heart-healthy diets? (Select all that apply.) Answer: "You
should limit saturated fats in your diet"
"Eat foods with whole grains in your new diet" is
correct. "It's important to eat larger portions of fruits
and vegetables"
"Limiting high-calorie food intake will promote adherence to your new
diet"
5. A nurse is helping a client calculate how many net carbohydrates they
con- sumed in their last meal. The client's food had a total of 72 g of
carbohydrates and 9 g of fiber. How many net carbohydrates did the client
consume? Answer: 63
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic index diet.
The client states, "I don't understand what this means." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.) Answer:
"The glycemic index of a food relates to its ability to increase the blood
glucose level"
"You should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables" "Try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their
high glycemic index"
"Foods with a high glycemic index will cause your blood glucose to
increase rapidly"
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