ATI Engage Fundamentals: Nutrition-
Posttest
a nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive issues. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect to find? (select all that apply)
- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
-reports of excessive salivation - ANS-- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
a nurse is assessing a client's hair and notes that is is brittle. which of the following should
the nurse determine about a client's nutritional intake?
- the client is not getting enough vitamin A
- the client has insufficient protein in their diet
- the client needs more vitamin D from sun exposure
- the client needs to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily - ANS-- the client has
insufficient protein in their diet
a nurse is caring for a client who has a high phosphorus level. which of the following
instructions regarding food should the nurse provide?
- you should eat white bread
- you can drink 2 cups of milk per day
- you should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week
- you can have four servings of oatmeal per week - ANS-- you should eat white bread
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a clear liquid diet. the client asks
the nurse, "how long will I have to be on this type of diet?" Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
- you will be on this diet as long as the provider feels you need to be
- you might be on this diet for a week or two
- you should not be on this diet for more than a few days
- you should speak with the provider about your concern - ANS-- you should not be on this
diet for more than a few days
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition. the client
states "I am scared that I will be on this therapy the rest of my life." which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
- there is a good chance you will have to be on this therapy for the rest of your life
- parenteral nutrition is very common and should not interfere with your daily activities
- this type of nutrition can be lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your
nutritional needs change
- I am sure you will need parenteral nutrition temporarily - ANS-- this type of nutrition can be
lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change
Posttest
a nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive issues. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect to find? (select all that apply)
- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
-reports of excessive salivation - ANS-- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
a nurse is assessing a client's hair and notes that is is brittle. which of the following should
the nurse determine about a client's nutritional intake?
- the client is not getting enough vitamin A
- the client has insufficient protein in their diet
- the client needs more vitamin D from sun exposure
- the client needs to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily - ANS-- the client has
insufficient protein in their diet
a nurse is caring for a client who has a high phosphorus level. which of the following
instructions regarding food should the nurse provide?
- you should eat white bread
- you can drink 2 cups of milk per day
- you should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week
- you can have four servings of oatmeal per week - ANS-- you should eat white bread
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a clear liquid diet. the client asks
the nurse, "how long will I have to be on this type of diet?" Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
- you will be on this diet as long as the provider feels you need to be
- you might be on this diet for a week or two
- you should not be on this diet for more than a few days
- you should speak with the provider about your concern - ANS-- you should not be on this
diet for more than a few days
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition. the client
states "I am scared that I will be on this therapy the rest of my life." which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
- there is a good chance you will have to be on this therapy for the rest of your life
- parenteral nutrition is very common and should not interfere with your daily activities
- this type of nutrition can be lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your
nutritional needs change
- I am sure you will need parenteral nutrition temporarily - ANS-- this type of nutrition can be
lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change
