ATI Engage Fundamentals-
Nutrition- Posttest Questions &
Verified Complete Solutions
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 - correct answer ✔✔- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
a nurse is caring for a client who states, "I feel like I don't have to eat a varied diet when I take
my multivitamins." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- if taken four or more days a week, a multivitamin provides all the nutrients you need
- as long as you take a multivitamin daily, you do not need to eat a varied diet each day
- a multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
- as long as the multivitamin isn't generic, it can replace unhealthy dietary choices - correct
answer ✔✔- a multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
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? (select all that apply)
, - increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation
- eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements
- consume 10g of fiber per day
- foods such as white rice increase fiber intake
- decreasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate digestive discomfort - correct answer ✔✔-
increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation
- eating more whole grains can promote regular bowl movements
a nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have been getting a lot of cavities lately, but I don't
know what is causing them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- a lack of protein can cause a problem with cavities
- cavities can be caused by a diet low in vitamin C
- increasing your consumption of leafy green vegetables and tomatoes can help with this
- drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities - correct answer ✔✔- drinking
sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities
a nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that their BMI is 25.5. how should the
nurse interpret this finding?
- the client is overweight
- the client is underweight
- the client's BMI is within the normal range
- the client is obese - correct answer ✔✔- the client is overweight
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
Nutrition- Posttest Questions &
Verified Complete Solutions
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 - correct answer ✔✔- nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
- reports of bloating
a nurse is caring for a client who states, "I feel like I don't have to eat a varied diet when I take
my multivitamins." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- if taken four or more days a week, a multivitamin provides all the nutrients you need
- as long as you take a multivitamin daily, you do not need to eat a varied diet each day
- a multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
- as long as the multivitamin isn't generic, it can replace unhealthy dietary choices - correct
answer ✔✔- a multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
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? (select all that apply)
, - increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation
- eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements
- consume 10g of fiber per day
- foods such as white rice increase fiber intake
- decreasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate digestive discomfort - correct answer ✔✔-
increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation
- eating more whole grains can promote regular bowl movements
a nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have been getting a lot of cavities lately, but I don't
know what is causing them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- a lack of protein can cause a problem with cavities
- cavities can be caused by a diet low in vitamin C
- increasing your consumption of leafy green vegetables and tomatoes can help with this
- drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities - correct answer ✔✔- drinking
sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities
a nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that their BMI is 25.5. how should the
nurse interpret this finding?
- the client is overweight
- the client is underweight
- the client's BMI is within the normal range
- the client is obese - correct answer ✔✔- the client is overweight
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
