ATI RN Proctored Exam Version

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? A. Increase the child's protein intake B. Decrease the child's calorie intake C. Increase the child's fiber intake D. Decrease the child's salt intake Correct Answer: A. increase the childs protein intake The nurse should recommend an increased protein intake for the child who has cystic fibrosis. These children require up to 150% of the recommended daily allowance to meet their nutritional needs. A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old client at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings requires further assessment by the nurse? A. Presence of sparse, fine pubic hair B. Decreased head circumference compared to full height C. Increased leg length in relation to height D. Presence of a loose central incisor Correct Answer: A. Presence of sparse, fine pubic hair. A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has HIV. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Generalized petechiae B. Jaundice C. Obesity D. Chronic diarrhea Correct Answer: D. Chronic diarrhea Chronic diarrhea is an expected finding for a preschooler who has HIV. A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is recovering from an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will expect the site to bulge when my baby cries." B. "I will place a belly band around my baby's abdomen." C. "I will fold my baby's diaper away from the incision." D. "I will bathe my child in the bathtub daily." Correct Answer: C. I will fold by babys diaper away from the incision. A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should identify that which of the following is a cause of this complication? A. Bulky stools B. Weakened rectal sphincter C. Elevated pancreatic enzymes D. Decreased intra-abdominal pressure Correct Answer: A. Bulky stool