ATI PN nutrition assessment 2.0 Questions
and answers 2025\2026
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has brittle hair. Which of the following
should the nurse determine about the client's nutritional intake? - ansThe client
has insufficient protein in their diet
(Protein helps promote healthy hair and prevents brittle hair and hair loss)
A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipatiin. Which of the
following information should the nurse provide to the client regarding fiber intake
? (Sellect all that apply) - ansIncreasing daiy fiber intake can help alleviate the
issue of constipation
Eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements
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? -
ans"A nutritious diet should include carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy
fats."
A nurse is discussing macronutrients with a client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - ans"Macronutrients include carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats, which make up the majority of a person's diet."
A nurse is caring for a client who has high phosphorus level. Which if the following
instructions regarding food should the nurse provide? - ansYou 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? - ans"You should not be on this diet
for more than a few days."
A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting
blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67
mg/dl. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - ansProvide
the client with a 15-g carbohydrate snack.
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 multivitamin. " which if the following responses should the nurse
make? - ansA multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
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? - ans"Drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to
cavities."
A nurse is preparing to measure a nasogastric tube for insertion. The nurse recalls
that the client's xyphoid process should be used as the last place of
measurement. Which of the following landmarks should the nurse measure
before the xyphoid process? - ansMeasure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe
A nurse is helping a client calculate how many net carbohydrates they consumed
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? - ans63
Total carbohydrates - ( fiber + sugar alcohol if applicable ) = net carbohydrates. In
this case 72 g CH - 9 g fiber = 63 net carbohydrates
and answers 2025\2026
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has brittle hair. Which of the following
should the nurse determine about the client's nutritional intake? - ansThe client
has insufficient protein in their diet
(Protein helps promote healthy hair and prevents brittle hair and hair loss)
A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipatiin. Which of the
following information should the nurse provide to the client regarding fiber intake
? (Sellect all that apply) - ansIncreasing daiy fiber intake can help alleviate the
issue of constipation
Eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements
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? -
ans"A nutritious diet should include carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy
fats."
A nurse is discussing macronutrients with a client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - ans"Macronutrients include carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats, which make up the majority of a person's diet."
A nurse is caring for a client who has high phosphorus level. Which if the following
instructions regarding food should the nurse provide? - ansYou 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? - ans"You should not be on this diet
for more than a few days."
A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting
blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67
mg/dl. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - ansProvide
the client with a 15-g carbohydrate snack.
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 multivitamin. " which if the following responses should the nurse
make? - ansA multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet
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? - ans"Drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to
cavities."
A nurse is preparing to measure a nasogastric tube for insertion. The nurse recalls
that the client's xyphoid process should be used as the last place of
measurement. Which of the following landmarks should the nurse measure
before the xyphoid process? - ansMeasure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe
A nurse is helping a client calculate how many net carbohydrates they consumed
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? - ans63
Total carbohydrates - ( fiber + sugar alcohol if applicable ) = net carbohydrates. In
this case 72 g CH - 9 g fiber = 63 net carbohydrates
