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“ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 2026
”LATEST EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
100% GUARANTEE PASS
test bank nutrition
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium
intake. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a) use soy sauce as a marinade for meats
b) season foods with herbs and spices
c) select processed cheese products when available
d) choose a frozen dinner for a quick meal option
b) season foods with herbs and spices
* nurse should instruct client to replace salt with herbs and spices when seasoning
foods
A nurse is developing an educational program about the glycemic index of
foods for clients who have diabetes mellitus. Which of the following foods
should the nurse identify as having the highest glycemic index?
a) sweet corn
b) macaroni
c) baked potato
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d) peanuts
c) baked potato
* baked potato has highest glycemic index. the glycemic index of potato is 85-90.
Glycemic index is a tool used to rank foods according to degree in which food raises
serum glucose levels
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 8 weeks gestation and has a BMI of
34. The client asks about weight goals during her pregnancy. Nurse should
advise client to do which of the following?
a) maintain her current bmi
b) gain approximately 6.8 kg ( 15lbs)
c) lower her BMI to 30
d) gain 12.7 to 15.8 (28-35lbs)
b) gain approximately 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
* she should gain 4.9 to 9.1 kg (11-20lbs)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is a vegetarian and requires an
increase in zinc intake. Which of the following foods should nurse include in
teaching of best source of zinc?
a) pineapple
b) green grapes
c) cauliflower
d) pinto beans
d) pinto beans
* highest amount zinc per serving
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is
experiencing weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a) consume liquids between meals
b) increase intake of simple carbohydrates
c) decrease foods high in fat content
d) eat meals low in protein
a) consume liquids between meals
* slows movement of food from the stomach
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A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement to increase the clients
nutritional intake?
a) recommend cooking aromatic foods to stimulate appetite
b) serve hot foods rather than cold foods
c) instruct client to eat 3 meals per day
d) add extra calories and protein to every meal
d) add extra calories and protein to every meal
*increases clients nutritional intake
A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving intermittent
enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) use a low-fat formula for administration
b) chill the formula prior to administration
c) provide the formula as a continuous infusion
d) dilute the formula before administration
c) provide the formula as a continuous infusion
*prevents receiving high carbohydrate load with each feeding
A nurse is assessing clients risk for pressure injuries using the Braden scale.
The client eats more than half of most meals but occasionally refuses a meal.
Which of the following information should the nurse document on the nutrition
category of the Braden scale?
a) 1 ( very poor)
b) 2 ( probably inadequate)
c) 3 ( adequate)
d) 4 ( excellent)
c) 3 ( adequate)
* only eats about half of meals or snacks and only occasionally takes dietary
supplements
A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated blood pressure, headache,
and is sweating. The client recently stated taking an MAOI. The nurse should
question the client regarding the consumption of which of the following
foods?
a) grapefruit juice
b) whole milk
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c) whole grain bread
d) cheddar cheese
d) cheddar cheese
* clients who take MAOIs should avoid consumption of most types of cheese and
other foods that contain high levels of tyramine which can lead to hypertensive crisis
A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent
client who usually consumes about 2,000 calories per day. Which of the
following instructions should nurse include?
a) choose ground beef that is at least 70% lean
b) restrict your daily meat intake to 3 oz
c) select cheeses that contain no more than 6 grams of fat per serving
d) choose margarine that contains no more than 4 grams of saturated fat per
tablespoon
b) restrict your daily meat intake to 3 oz
* limit to 5 oz per day. meat portion should be no larger than a size of a deck of cards
A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose
intolerance. Which of the following is an expected finding?
a) flatulence
b) bloody stools
c) hyperemesis
d) steatorrhea
a) flatulence
* bloating, cramping and diarrhea are expected
A nurse is teaching about increasing dietary intake of micronutrients to a
client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which of the following micronutrients
should nurse include in the teaching?
a) vit a
b) calcium
c) vit b6
d) phosphorous
a) vit a
* enables eyes to adapt to dim lighting more rapidly at night ( improves night vision)
“ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 2026
”LATEST EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
100% GUARANTEE PASS
test bank nutrition
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium
intake. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a) use soy sauce as a marinade for meats
b) season foods with herbs and spices
c) select processed cheese products when available
d) choose a frozen dinner for a quick meal option
b) season foods with herbs and spices
* nurse should instruct client to replace salt with herbs and spices when seasoning
foods
A nurse is developing an educational program about the glycemic index of
foods for clients who have diabetes mellitus. Which of the following foods
should the nurse identify as having the highest glycemic index?
a) sweet corn
b) macaroni
c) baked potato
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d) peanuts
c) baked potato
* baked potato has highest glycemic index. the glycemic index of potato is 85-90.
Glycemic index is a tool used to rank foods according to degree in which food raises
serum glucose levels
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 8 weeks gestation and has a BMI of
34. The client asks about weight goals during her pregnancy. Nurse should
advise client to do which of the following?
a) maintain her current bmi
b) gain approximately 6.8 kg ( 15lbs)
c) lower her BMI to 30
d) gain 12.7 to 15.8 (28-35lbs)
b) gain approximately 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
* she should gain 4.9 to 9.1 kg (11-20lbs)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is a vegetarian and requires an
increase in zinc intake. Which of the following foods should nurse include in
teaching of best source of zinc?
a) pineapple
b) green grapes
c) cauliflower
d) pinto beans
d) pinto beans
* highest amount zinc per serving
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is
experiencing weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a) consume liquids between meals
b) increase intake of simple carbohydrates
c) decrease foods high in fat content
d) eat meals low in protein
a) consume liquids between meals
* slows movement of food from the stomach
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A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement to increase the clients
nutritional intake?
a) recommend cooking aromatic foods to stimulate appetite
b) serve hot foods rather than cold foods
c) instruct client to eat 3 meals per day
d) add extra calories and protein to every meal
d) add extra calories and protein to every meal
*increases clients nutritional intake
A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving intermittent
enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) use a low-fat formula for administration
b) chill the formula prior to administration
c) provide the formula as a continuous infusion
d) dilute the formula before administration
c) provide the formula as a continuous infusion
*prevents receiving high carbohydrate load with each feeding
A nurse is assessing clients risk for pressure injuries using the Braden scale.
The client eats more than half of most meals but occasionally refuses a meal.
Which of the following information should the nurse document on the nutrition
category of the Braden scale?
a) 1 ( very poor)
b) 2 ( probably inadequate)
c) 3 ( adequate)
d) 4 ( excellent)
c) 3 ( adequate)
* only eats about half of meals or snacks and only occasionally takes dietary
supplements
A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated blood pressure, headache,
and is sweating. The client recently stated taking an MAOI. The nurse should
question the client regarding the consumption of which of the following
foods?
a) grapefruit juice
b) whole milk
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c) whole grain bread
d) cheddar cheese
d) cheddar cheese
* clients who take MAOIs should avoid consumption of most types of cheese and
other foods that contain high levels of tyramine which can lead to hypertensive crisis
A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent
client who usually consumes about 2,000 calories per day. Which of the
following instructions should nurse include?
a) choose ground beef that is at least 70% lean
b) restrict your daily meat intake to 3 oz
c) select cheeses that contain no more than 6 grams of fat per serving
d) choose margarine that contains no more than 4 grams of saturated fat per
tablespoon
b) restrict your daily meat intake to 3 oz
* limit to 5 oz per day. meat portion should be no larger than a size of a deck of cards
A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose
intolerance. Which of the following is an expected finding?
a) flatulence
b) bloody stools
c) hyperemesis
d) steatorrhea
a) flatulence
* bloating, cramping and diarrhea are expected
A nurse is teaching about increasing dietary intake of micronutrients to a
client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which of the following micronutrients
should nurse include in the teaching?
a) vit a
b) calcium
c) vit b6
d) phosphorous
a) vit a
* enables eyes to adapt to dim lighting more rapidly at night ( improves night vision)
