ATI RN Nutrition Assessment 2.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI RN Nutrition Assessment 2.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client reports a 5-kg weight loss over 2 weeks without trying. What should the nurse do first during nutrition assessment? Ask about the client's recent dietary intake and appetite changes. What is the best indicator that a client’s nutritional intervention is effective after 1 week of enteral feeding? The client gains weight and has improved serum albumin levels. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports fatigue and dizziness. What nutritional deficiency might this suggest? Iron deficiency anemia. During a nutrition assessment, the nurse notes brittle hair and dry skin. What might this indicate? Protein and essential fatty acid deficiency. 2 A client reports following a vegan diet. Which nutrient should the nurse assess for potential deficiency? Vitamin B12. What anthropometric measurement helps evaluate a client's protein status? Mid-upper arm circumference. The nurse is assessing a client with frequent alcohol intake. What nutrient deficiency is most important to screen for? Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. A client with pressure injuries is being assessed. What nutrient is critical for wound healing? Protein. A nurse is reviewing lab values. Which lab test is the most sensitive to current protein intake? Prealbumin. A client with edema has low serum albumin levels. What does this likely indicate nutritionally? 3 Protein-energy malnutrition. When calculating BMI, what two measurements are needed? Height and weight. A client’s BMI is 17.5. How should this be interpreted? The client is underweight and may need nutritional support. A nurse is assessing the skin turgor of a dehydrated client. What nutritional issue could be contributing? Inadequate fluid intake. A client who recently underwent chemotherapy reports no appetite and significant weight loss. What is the priority intervention? Refer to a dietitian for individualized nutritional support. A pregnant adolescent reports eating only crackers and soda. What is the nurse’s best initial action? 4 Assess for food insecurity and refer to social services as needed. A nurse observes spoon-shaped nails during a nutrition assessment. What does this likely indicate? Iron deficiency anemia. A client with a history of bariatric surgery reports fatigue and numbness in the hands. What should the nurse assess? Vitamin B12 levels. A client with liver disease has ascites and muscle wasting. What nutrition concern does this suggest? Protein malnutrition. A nurse asks a client to recall all foods and drinks consumed in the past 24 hours. What is this method called? 24-hour dietary recall. What clinical sign might indicate vitamin C deficiency during a nutrition assessment? 5 Bleeding gums and easy bruising.